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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.59, 748.51 and 356

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.59, 748.51 and 356 is: 491.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.59 : 748.51 = 356 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.59/748.51 = 356/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.59x = 748.51 × 356
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.59x = 266,469.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,469.56/542.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.11

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