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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.16, 748.26 and 346.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.16, 748.26 and 346.08 is: 477.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.16 : 748.26 = 346.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.16/748.26 = 346.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.16x = 748.26 × 346.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.16x = 258,957.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,957.82/542.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.64

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