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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.25, 747.81 and 355.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.25, 747.81 and 355.59 is: 490.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.25 : 747.81 = 355.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.25/747.81 = 355.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.25x = 747.81 × 355.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.25x = 265,913.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,913.76/542.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.39

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