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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.18, 748.26 and 345.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.18, 748.26 and 345.68 is: 477.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.18 : 748.26 = 345.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.18/748.26 = 345.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.18x = 748.26 × 345.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.18x = 258,658.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,658.52/542.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.07

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