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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.63, 748.63 and 309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.63, 748.63 and 309.62 is: 427.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.63 : 748.63 = 309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.63/748.63 = 309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.63x = 748.63 × 309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.63x = 231,790.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,790.82/542.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.16

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