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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.34, 748.08 and 332.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.34, 748.08 and 332.40 is: 458.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.34 : 748.08 = 332.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.34/748.08 = 332.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.34x = 748.08 × 332.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.34x = 248,661.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 248,661.79/542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 458.50

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