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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.79, 749.07 and 306.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.79, 749.07 and 306.75 is: 423.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.79 : 749.07 = 306.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.79/749.07 = 306.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.79x = 749.07 × 306.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.79x = 229,777.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,777.22/542.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.33

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