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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.40, 747.84 and 335.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.40, 747.84 and 335.04 is: 461.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.40 : 747.84 = 335.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.40/747.84 = 335.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.40x = 747.84 × 335.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.40x = 250,556.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,556.31/542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 461.94

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