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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.76, 749.02 and 309.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.76, 749.02 and 309.88 is: 427.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.76 : 749.02 = 309.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.76/749.02 = 309.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.76x = 749.02 × 309.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.76x = 232,106.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,106.32/542.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.64

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