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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.28, 748.44 and 309.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.28, 748.44 and 309.54 is: 427.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.28 : 748.44 = 309.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.28/748.44 = 309.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.28x = 748.44 × 309.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.28x = 231,672.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,672.12/542.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.22

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