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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.37, 748.65 and 346.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.37, 748.65 and 346.15 is: 477.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.37 : 748.65 = 346.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.37/748.65 = 346.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.37x = 748.65 × 346.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.37x = 259,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,145.20/542.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.80

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