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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.82, 749.43 and 418.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.82, 749.43 and 418.24 is: 577.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.82 : 749.43 = 418.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.82/749.43 = 418.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.82x = 749.43 × 418.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.82x = 313,441.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,441.60/542.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.43

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