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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.59, 748.47 and 345.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.59, 748.47 and 345.76 is: 476.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.59 : 748.47 = 345.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.59/748.47 = 345.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.59x = 748.47 × 345.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.59x = 258,790.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 258,790.99/542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 476.95

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