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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.88, 749.04 and 346.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.88, 749.04 and 346.50 is: 478.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.88 : 749.04 = 346.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.88/749.04 = 346.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.88x = 749.04 × 346.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.88x = 259,542.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,542.36/542.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.08

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