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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.76, 748.89 and 346.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.76, 748.89 and 346.20 is: 477.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.76 : 748.89 = 346.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.76/748.89 = 346.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.76x = 748.89 × 346.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.76x = 259,265.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,265.72/542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.68

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