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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.75, 748.71 and 346.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.75, 748.71 and 346.05 is: 477.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.75 : 748.71 = 346.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.75/748.71 = 346.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.75x = 748.71 × 346.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.75x = 259,091.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,091.10/542.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.37

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