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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.04, 748.34 and 345.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.04, 748.34 and 345.66 is: 477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.04 : 748.34 = 345.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.04/748.34 = 345.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.04x = 748.34 × 345.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.04x = 258,667.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,667.97/542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.22

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