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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.94, 749.25 and 294.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.94, 749.25 and 294.26 is: 406.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.94 : 749.25 = 294.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.94/749.25 = 294.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.94x = 749.25 × 294.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.94x = 220,470.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 220,470.56/542.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 406.07

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