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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.14, 748.16 and 332.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.14, 748.16 and 332.35 is: 458.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.14 : 748.16 = 332.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.14/748.16 = 332.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.14x = 748.16 × 332.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.14x = 248,650.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,650.98/542.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.65

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