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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.88, 748.58 and 356.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.88, 748.58 and 356.13 is: 491.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.88 : 748.58 = 356.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.88/748.58 = 356.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.88x = 748.58 × 356.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.88x = 266,590.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,590.01/542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 491.07

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