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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.86, 748.10 and 387.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.86, 748.10 and 387.34 is: 533.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.86 : 748.10 = 387.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.86/748.10 = 387.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.86x = 748.10 × 387.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.86x = 289,769.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,769.05/542.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 533.78

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