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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.05, 748.08 and 306.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.05, 748.08 and 306.05 is: 422.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.05 : 748.08 = 306.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.05/748.08 = 306.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.05x = 748.08 × 306.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.05x = 228,946.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,946.14/542.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.37

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