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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.98, 749 and 395.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.98, 749 and 395.44 is: 545.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.98 : 749 = 395.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.98/749 = 395.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.98x = 749 × 395.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.98x = 296,184.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,184.56/542.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 545.48

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