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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.81, 748.77 and 377.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.81, 748.77 and 377.17 is: 520.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.81 : 748.77 = 377.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.81/748.77 = 377.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.81x = 748.77 × 377.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.81x = 282,413.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,413.58/542.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.28

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