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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.88, 748.76 and 402.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.88, 748.76 and 402.99 is: 555.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.88 : 748.76 = 402.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.88/748.76 = 402.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.88x = 748.76 × 402.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.88x = 301,740.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,740.78/542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 555.81

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