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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.40, 748.68 and 332.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.40, 748.68 and 332.64 is: 459.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.40 : 748.68 = 332.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.40/748.68 = 332.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.40x = 748.68 × 332.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.40x = 249,040.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,040.92/542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 459.15

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