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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.21, 748.26 and 309.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.21, 748.26 and 309.33 is: 426.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.21 : 748.26 = 309.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.21/748.26 = 309.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.21x = 748.26 × 309.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.21x = 231,459.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,459.27/542.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.89

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