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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.36, 748.44 and 306.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.36, 748.44 and 306.30 is: 422.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.36 : 748.44 = 306.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.36/748.44 = 306.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.36x = 748.44 × 306.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.36x = 229,243.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,243.43/542.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.68

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