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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.79, 748.71 and 383.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.79, 748.71 and 383.22 is: 528.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.79 : 748.71 = 383.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.79/748.71 = 383.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.79x = 748.71 × 383.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.79x = 286,920.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,920.65/542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.60

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