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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.91, 749.07 and 346.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.91, 749.07 and 346.62 is: 478.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.91 : 749.07 = 346.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.91/749.07 = 346.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.91x = 749.07 × 346.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.91x = 259,642.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,642.64/542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.24

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