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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.32, 748.43 and 309.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.32, 748.43 and 309.44 is: 427.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.32 : 748.43 = 309.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.32/748.43 = 309.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.32x = 748.43 × 309.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.32x = 231,594.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,594.18/542.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.04

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