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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.51, 748.62 and 306.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.51, 748.62 and 306.39 is: 422.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.51 : 748.62 = 306.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.51/748.62 = 306.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.51x = 748.62 × 306.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.51x = 229,372.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,372.49/542.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.80

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