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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.03, 747.90 and 309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.03, 747.90 and 309.11 is: 426.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.03 : 747.90 = 309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.03/747.90 = 309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.03x = 747.90 × 309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.03x = 231,179.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,179.63/542.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.51

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