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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.68, 748.80 and 309.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.68, 748.80 and 309.76 is: 427.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.68 : 748.80 = 309.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.68/748.80 = 309.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.68x = 748.80 × 309.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.68x = 231,948.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,948.29/542.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.41

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