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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.88, 748.86 and 377.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.88, 748.86 and 377.18 is: 520.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.88 : 748.86 = 377.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.88/748.86 = 377.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.88x = 748.86 × 377.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.88x = 282,455.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,455.01/542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.29

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