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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.42, 748.20 and 355.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.42, 748.20 and 355.98 is: 491.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.42 : 748.20 = 355.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.42/748.20 = 355.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.42x = 748.20 × 355.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.42x = 266,344.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,344.24/542.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.03

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