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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.96, 748.64 and 368

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.96, 748.64 and 368 is: 507.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.96 : 748.64 = 368 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.96/748.64 = 368/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.96x = 748.64 × 368
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.96x = 275,499.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,499.52/542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.40

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