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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 748.50 and 356.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 748.50 and 356.02 is: 491.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 748.50 = 356.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/748.50 = 356.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 748.50 × 356.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 266,480.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,480.97/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.12

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