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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.96, 746.51 and 308.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.96, 746.51 and 308.13 is: 425.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.96 : 746.51 = 308.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.96/746.51 = 308.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.96x = 746.51 × 308.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.96x = 230,020.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,020.59/540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.21

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