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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.73, 748.95 and 306.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.73, 748.95 and 306.69 is: 423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.73 : 748.95 = 306.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.73/748.95 = 306.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.73x = 748.95 × 306.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.73x = 229,691.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,691.52/542.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.21

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