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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.97, 749.28 and 346.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.97, 749.28 and 346.75 is: 478.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.97 : 749.28 = 346.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.97/749.28 = 346.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.97x = 749.28 × 346.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.97x = 259,812.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,812.27/542.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.50

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