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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.43, 748.66 and 355.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.43, 748.66 and 355.85 is: 491.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.43 : 748.66 = 355.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.43/748.66 = 355.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.43x = 748.66 × 355.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.43x = 266,410.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,410.66/542.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.14

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