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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.82, 748.04 and 395.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.82, 748.04 and 395.16 is: 544.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.82 : 748.04 = 395.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.82/748.04 = 395.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.82x = 748.04 × 395.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.82x = 295,595.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 295,595.49/542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.56

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