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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 748.59 and 346.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 748.59 and 346.07 is: 477.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 748.59 = 346.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/748.59 = 346.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 748.59 × 346.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 259,064.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,064.54/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.45

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