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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.67, 748.86 and 303.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.67, 748.86 and 303.38 is: 418.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.67 : 748.86 = 303.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.67/748.86 = 303.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.67x = 748.86 × 303.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.67x = 227,189.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,189.88/542.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.65

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