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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.34, 748.14 and 356.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.34, 748.14 and 356.14 is: 491.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.34 : 748.14 = 356.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.34/748.14 = 356.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.34x = 748.14 × 356.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.34x = 266,442.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,442.58/542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.28

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