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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.95, 749.22 and 306.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.95, 749.22 and 306.91 is: 423.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.95 : 749.22 = 306.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.95/749.22 = 306.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.95x = 749.22 × 306.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.95x = 229,943.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,943.11/542.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.51

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