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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.96, 746.51 and 308.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.96, 746.51 and 308.09 is: 425.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.96 : 746.51 = 308.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.96/746.51 = 308.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.96x = 746.51 × 308.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.96x = 229,986.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,986.99/540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.15

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