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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.66, 748.82 and 306.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.66, 748.82 and 306.59 is: 423.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.66 : 748.82 = 306.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.66/748.82 = 306.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.66x = 748.82 × 306.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.66x = 229,577.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,577.75/542.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.06

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