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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 748.98 and 346.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 748.98 and 346.41 is: 477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 748.98 = 346.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/748.98 = 346.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 748.98 × 346.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 259,454.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,454.16/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.84

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