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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.24, 748.50 and 345.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.24, 748.50 and 345.92 is: 477.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.24 : 748.50 = 345.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.24/748.50 = 345.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.24x = 748.50 × 345.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.24x = 258,921.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,921.12/542.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.50

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