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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.91, 749.24 and 306.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.91, 749.24 and 306.87 is: 423.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.91 : 749.24 = 306.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.91/749.24 = 306.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.91x = 749.24 × 306.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.91x = 229,917.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,917.74/542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.49

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