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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.84, 749.12 and 306.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.84, 749.12 and 306.83 is: 423.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.84 : 749.12 = 306.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.84/749.12 = 306.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.84x = 749.12 × 306.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.84x = 229,847.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,847.21/542.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.42

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