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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.85, 749.24 and 354.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.85, 749.24 and 354.04 is: 488.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.85 : 749.24 = 354.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.85/749.24 = 354.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.85x = 749.24 × 354.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.85x = 265,260.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 265,260.93/542.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.64

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