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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.61, 748.61 and 346.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.61, 748.61 and 346.23 is: 477.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.61 : 748.61 = 346.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.61/748.61 = 346.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.61x = 748.61 × 346.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.61x = 259,192.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,192.11/542.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.68

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