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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.36, 747.86 and 345.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.36, 747.86 and 345.62 is: 476.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.36 : 747.86 = 345.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.36/747.86 = 345.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.36x = 747.86 × 345.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.36x = 258,475.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,475.37/542.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.58

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