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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.69, 748.91 and 309.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.69, 748.91 and 309.81 is: 427.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.69 : 748.91 = 309.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.69/748.91 = 309.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.69x = 748.91 × 309.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.69x = 232,019.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,019.81/542.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.54

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