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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.09, 748.44 and 345.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.09, 748.44 and 345.87 is: 477.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.09 : 748.44 = 345.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.09/748.44 = 345.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.09x = 748.44 × 345.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.09x = 258,862.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,862.94/542.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.53

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