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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.08, 748.04 and 309.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.08, 748.04 and 309.20 is: 426.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.08 : 748.04 = 309.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.08/748.04 = 309.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.08x = 748.04 × 309.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.08x = 231,293.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,293.97/542.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.68

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