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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.95, 748.77 and 365.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.95, 748.77 and 365.76 is: 504.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.95 : 748.77 = 365.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.95/748.77 = 365.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.95x = 748.77 × 365.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.95x = 273,870.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,870.12/542.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.41

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