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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 538.56, 742.68 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 538.56, 742.68 and 342 is: 471.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    538.56 : 742.68 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    538.56/742.68 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    538.56x = 742.68 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    538.56x = 253,996.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 253,996.56/538.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 471.62

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