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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.81, 747.87 and 376.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.81, 747.87 and 376.79 is: 519.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.81 : 747.87 = 376.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.81/747.87 = 376.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.81x = 747.87 × 376.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.81x = 281,789.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,789.94/542.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.13

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