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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 548.88, 758.04 and 342

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 548.88, 758.04 and 342 is: 472.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    548.88 : 758.04 = 342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    548.88/758.04 = 342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    548.88x = 758.04 × 342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    548.88x = 259,249.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 259,249.68/548.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472.32

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