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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.54, 748.62 and 306.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.54, 748.62 and 306.47 is: 422.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.54 : 748.62 = 306.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.54/748.62 = 306.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.54x = 748.62 × 306.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.54x = 229,429.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,429.57/542.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.88

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