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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.45, 748.34 and 355.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.45, 748.34 and 355.89 is: 490.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.45 : 748.34 = 355.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.45/748.34 = 355.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.45x = 748.34 × 355.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.45x = 266,329.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,329.08/542.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.98

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