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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.30, 748.44 and 355.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.30, 748.44 and 355.94 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.30 : 748.44 = 355.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.30/748.44 = 355.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.30x = 748.44 × 355.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.30x = 266,401.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,401.60/542.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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