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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.81, 748.77 and 345.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.81, 748.77 and 345.98 is: 477.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.81 : 748.77 = 345.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.81/748.77 = 345.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.81x = 748.77 × 345.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.81x = 259,059.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,059.44/542.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.26

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