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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.96, 749.36 and 377.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.96, 749.36 and 377.08 is: 520.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.96 : 749.36 = 377.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.96/749.36 = 377.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.96x = 749.36 × 377.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.96x = 282,568.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,568.67/542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.42

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