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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.25, 748.44 and 309.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.25, 748.44 and 309.51 is: 427.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.25 : 748.44 = 309.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.25/748.44 = 309.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.25x = 748.44 × 309.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.25x = 231,649.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,649.66/542.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.20

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