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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.72, 748.97 and 306.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.72, 748.97 and 306.68 is: 423.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.72 : 748.97 = 306.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.72/748.97 = 306.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.72x = 748.97 × 306.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.72x = 229,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,694.46/542.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.23

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