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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.79, 748.54 and 407.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.79, 748.54 and 407.66 is: 562.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.79 : 748.54 = 407.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.79/748.54 = 407.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.79x = 748.54 × 407.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.79x = 305,149.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,149.84/542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.19

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