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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.83, 748.94 and 306.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.83, 748.94 and 306.74 is: 423.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.83 : 748.94 = 306.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.83/748.94 = 306.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.83x = 748.94 × 306.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.83x = 229,730.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,730.19/542.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.21

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