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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.93, 749.36 and 343.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.93, 749.36 and 343.75 is: 474.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.93 : 749.36 = 343.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.93/749.36 = 343.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.93x = 749.36 × 343.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.93x = 257,588.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,588.91/542.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.45

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