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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.86, 749.03 and 306.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.86, 749.03 and 306.80 is: 423.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.86 : 749.03 = 306.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.86/749.03 = 306.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.86x = 749.03 × 306.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.86x = 229,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,799.93/542.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.31

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