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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.81, 749.08 and 294.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.81, 749.08 and 294.13 is: 405.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.81 : 749.08 = 294.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.81/749.08 = 294.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.81x = 749.08 × 294.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.81x = 220,329.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,329.51/542.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.90

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