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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.94, 748.87 and 377.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.94, 748.87 and 377.02 is: 520.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.94 : 748.87 = 377.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.94/748.87 = 377.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.94x = 748.87 × 377.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.94x = 282,338.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,338.97/542.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.02

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