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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.61, 748.49 and 335.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.61, 748.49 and 335.25 is: 462.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.61 : 748.49 = 335.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.61/748.49 = 335.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.61x = 748.49 × 335.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.61x = 250,929.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 250,929.60/542.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.45

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