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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.60, 748.66 and 306.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.60, 748.66 and 306.48 is: 422.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.60 : 748.66 = 306.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.60/748.66 = 306.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.60x = 748.66 × 306.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.60x = 229,449.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,449.32/542.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.87

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