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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.04, 747.96 and 355.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.04, 747.96 and 355.23 is: 490.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.04 : 747.96 = 355.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.04/747.96 = 355.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.04x = 747.96 × 355.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.04x = 265,697.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,697.83/542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.18

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