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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.76, 749.08 and 306.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.76, 749.08 and 306.78 is: 423.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.76 : 749.08 = 306.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.76/749.08 = 306.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.76x = 749.08 × 306.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.76x = 229,800.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,800.34/542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.40

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