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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.35, 748.47 and 306.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.35, 748.47 and 306.27 is: 422.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.35 : 748.47 = 306.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.35/748.47 = 306.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.35x = 748.47 × 306.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.35x = 229,233.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,233.91/542.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.67

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