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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.28, 748.24 and 345.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.28, 748.24 and 345.44 is: 476.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.28 : 748.24 = 345.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.28/748.24 = 345.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.28x = 748.24 × 345.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.28x = 258,472.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,472.03/542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.64

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