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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.82, 748.50 and 395.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.82, 748.50 and 395.52 is: 545.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.82 : 748.50 = 395.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.82/748.50 = 395.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.82x = 748.50 × 395.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.82x = 296,046.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,046.72/542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.39

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