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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.88, 749.26 and 411.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.88, 749.26 and 411.66 is: 568.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.88 : 749.26 = 411.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.88/749.26 = 411.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.88x = 749.26 × 411.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.88x = 308,440.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 308,440.37/542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.16

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