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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.40, 748.62 and 355.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.40, 748.62 and 355.92 is: 491.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.40 : 748.62 = 355.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.40/748.62 = 355.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.40x = 748.62 × 355.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.40x = 266,448.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,448.83/542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.24

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