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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.97, 746.57 and 308.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.97, 746.57 and 308.17 is: 425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.97 : 746.57 = 308.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.97/746.57 = 308.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.97x = 746.57 × 308.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.97x = 230,068.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,068.94/540.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.29

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