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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.40, 748.50 and 309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.40, 748.50 and 309.52 is: 427.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.40 : 748.50 = 309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.40/748.50 = 309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.40x = 748.50 × 309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.40x = 231,675.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,675.72/542.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.13

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