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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.12, 747.92 and 355.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.12, 747.92 and 355.71 is: 490.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.12 : 747.92 = 355.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.12/747.92 = 355.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.12x = 747.92 × 355.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.12x = 266,044.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,044.91/542.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.75

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