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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.53, 748.18 and 356.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.53, 748.18 and 356.18 is: 491.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.53 : 748.18 = 356.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.53/748.18 = 356.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.53x = 748.18 × 356.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.53x = 266,486.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,486.75/542.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.19

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