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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.61, 748.94 and 355.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.61, 748.94 and 355.79 is: 491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.61 : 748.94 = 355.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.61/748.94 = 355.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.61x = 748.94 × 355.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.61x = 266,459.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,459.84/542.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.07

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