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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.28, 748.15 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.28, 748.15 and 355.98 is: 491.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.28 : 748.15 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.28/748.15 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.28x = 748.15 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.28x = 266,326.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,326.44/542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.12

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