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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.19, 748.17 and 332.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.19, 748.17 and 332.42 is: 458.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.19 : 748.17 = 332.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.19/748.17 = 332.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.19x = 748.17 × 332.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.19x = 248,706.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,706.67/542.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.71

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