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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.94, 749.08 and 346.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.94, 749.08 and 346.51 is: 478.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.94 : 749.08 = 346.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.94/749.08 = 346.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.94x = 749.08 × 346.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.94x = 259,563.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,563.13/542.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.07

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