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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.93, 749.21 and 310.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.93, 749.21 and 310.05 is: 427.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.93 : 749.21 = 310.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.93/749.21 = 310.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.93x = 749.21 × 310.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.93x = 232,291.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 232,291.01/542.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.85

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