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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.95, 748.93 and 401.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.95, 748.93 and 401.01 is: 553.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.95 : 748.93 = 401.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.95/748.93 = 401.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.95x = 748.93 × 401.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.95x = 300,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300,324.54/542.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 553.14

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