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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.41, 748.34 and 356.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.41, 748.34 and 356.01 is: 491.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.41 : 748.34 = 356.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.41/748.34 = 356.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.41x = 748.34 × 356.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.41x = 266,414.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,414.74/542.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.17

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