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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.91, 748.48 and 356.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.91, 748.48 and 356.07 is: 490.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.91 : 748.48 = 356.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.91/748.48 = 356.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.91x = 748.48 × 356.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.91x = 266,511.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,511.27/542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 490.89

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