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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.08, 748.26 and 355.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.08, 748.26 and 355.90 is: 491.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.08 : 748.26 = 355.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.08/748.26 = 355.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.08x = 748.26 × 355.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.08x = 266,305.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,305.73/542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.27

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