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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.71, 749.28 and 356.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.71, 749.28 and 356.47 is: 492.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.71 : 749.28 = 356.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.71/749.28 = 356.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.71x = 749.28 × 356.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.71x = 267,095.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,095.84/542.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.15

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