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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.71, 748.87 and 306.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.71, 748.87 and 306.64 is: 423.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.71 : 748.87 = 306.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.71/748.87 = 306.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.71x = 748.87 × 306.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.71x = 229,633.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,633.50/542.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.12

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