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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.08, 747.92 and 309.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.08, 747.92 and 309.12 is: 426.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.08 : 747.92 = 309.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.08/747.92 = 309.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.08x = 747.92 × 309.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.08x = 231,197.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,197.03/542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.50

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