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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.10, 748.02 and 309.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.10, 748.02 and 309.21 is: 426.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.10 : 748.02 = 309.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.10/748.02 = 309.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.10x = 748.02 × 309.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.10x = 231,295.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,295.26/542.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.67

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