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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.17, 748.15 and 332.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.17, 748.15 and 332.26 is: 458.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.17 : 748.15 = 332.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.17/748.15 = 332.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.17x = 748.15 × 332.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.17x = 248,580.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,580.32/542.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.49

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