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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.76, 749.12 and 346.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.76, 749.12 and 346.22 is: 477.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.76 : 749.12 = 346.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.76/749.12 = 346.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.76x = 749.12 × 346.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.76x = 259,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,360.33/542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.85

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