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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.03, 748.06 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.03, 748.06 and 306 is: 422.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.03 : 748.06 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.03/748.06 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.03x = 748.06 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.03x = 228,905.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,905.60/542.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.32

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