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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.92, 749.27 and 356.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.92, 749.27 and 356.73 is: 492.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.92 : 749.27 = 356.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.92/749.27 = 356.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.92x = 749.27 × 356.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.92x = 267,287.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,287.09/542.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 492.31

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