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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.91, 749.48 and 309.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.91, 749.48 and 309.99 is: 427.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.91 : 749.48 = 309.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.91/749.48 = 309.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.91x = 749.48 × 309.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.91x = 232,329.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,329.76/542.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.93

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