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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 542.96, 749.30 and 306.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 542.96, 749.30 and 306.95 is: 423.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    542.96 : 749.30 = 306.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    542.96/749.30 = 306.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    542.96x = 749.30 × 306.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    542.96x = 229,992.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,992.35/542.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.59

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