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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.89, 748.95 and 365.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.89, 748.95 and 365.96 is: 504.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.89 : 748.95 = 365.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.89/748.95 = 365.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.89x = 748.95 × 365.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.89x = 274,088.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,088.30/542.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.87

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