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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.94, 749.43 and 368.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.94, 749.43 and 368.52 is: 508.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.94 : 749.43 = 368.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.94/749.43 = 368.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.94x = 749.43 × 368.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.94x = 276,179.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 276,179.94/542.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.67

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