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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.57, 748.76 and 309.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.57, 748.76 and 309.70 is: 427.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.57 : 748.76 = 309.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.57/748.76 = 309.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.57x = 748.76 × 309.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.57x = 231,885.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,885.68/542.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.38

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