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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.34, 748.40 and 306.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.34, 748.40 and 306.33 is: 422.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.34 : 748.40 = 306.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.34/748.40 = 306.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.34x = 748.40 × 306.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.34x = 229,257.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,257.37/542.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.72

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