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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.17, 748.29 and 306.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.17, 748.29 and 306.24 is: 422.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.17 : 748.29 = 306.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.17/748.29 = 306.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.17x = 748.29 × 306.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.17x = 229,156.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,156.33/542.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.67

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