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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.19, 748.22 and 309.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.19, 748.22 and 309.32 is: 426.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.19 : 748.22 = 309.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.19/748.22 = 309.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.19x = 748.22 × 309.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.19x = 231,435.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,435.67/542.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.85

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