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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.18, 748.23 and 345.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.18, 748.23 and 345.80 is: 477.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.18 : 748.23 = 345.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.18/748.23 = 345.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.18x = 748.23 × 345.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.18x = 258,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,737.93/542.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.22

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