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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.85, 748.74 and 346.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.85, 748.74 and 346.65 is: 478.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.85 : 748.74 = 346.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.85/748.74 = 346.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.85x = 748.74 × 346.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.85x = 259,550.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,550.72/542.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.13

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