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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.09, 747.97 and 306

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.09, 747.97 and 306 is: 422.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.09 : 747.97 = 306 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.09/747.97 = 306/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.09x = 747.97 × 306
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.09x = 228,878.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,878.06/542.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.21

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