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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.96, 748.86 and 346.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.96, 748.86 and 346.60 is: 478.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.96 : 748.86 = 346.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.96/748.86 = 346.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.96x = 748.86 × 346.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.96x = 259,554.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,554.88/542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.04

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