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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.04, 748.08 and 309.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.04, 748.08 and 309.21 is: 426.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.04 : 748.08 = 309.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.04/748.08 = 309.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.04x = 748.08 × 309.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.04x = 231,313.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,313.82/542.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.75

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