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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 748.83 and 418.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 748.83 and 418.95 is: 577.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 748.83 = 418.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/748.83 = 418.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 748.83 × 418.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 313,722.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,722.33/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.79

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