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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.80, 749.36 and 375

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.80, 749.36 and 375 is: 517.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.80 : 749.36 = 375 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.80/749.36 = 375/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.80x = 749.36 × 375
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.80x = 281,010
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,010/542.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.70

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