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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.10, 748.11 and 329.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.10, 748.11 and 329.36 is: 454.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.10 : 748.11 = 329.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.10/748.11 = 329.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.10x = 748.11 × 329.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.10x = 246,392.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,392.12/542.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 454.51

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