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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.80, 748.80 and 368.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.80, 748.80 and 368.32 is: 508.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.80 : 748.80 = 368.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.80/748.80 = 368.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.80x = 748.80 × 368.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.80x = 275,798.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,798.02/542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.10

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