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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.01, 747.92 and 305.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.01, 747.92 and 305.96 is: 422.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.01 : 747.92 = 305.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.01/747.92 = 305.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.01x = 747.92 × 305.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.01x = 228,828.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,828.33/542.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.18

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