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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.53, 748.70 and 306.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.53, 748.70 and 306.49 is: 422.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.53 : 748.70 = 306.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.53/748.70 = 306.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.53x = 748.70 × 306.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.53x = 229,465.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,465.66/542.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.95

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