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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.64, 748.86 and 306.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.64, 748.86 and 306.60 is: 423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.64 : 748.86 = 306.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.64/748.86 = 306.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.64x = 748.86 × 306.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.64x = 229,600.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,600.48/542.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.12

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