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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.99, 746.52 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.99, 746.52 and 308.12 is: 425.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.99 : 746.52 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.99/746.52 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.99x = 746.52 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.99x = 230,014.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,014.01/540.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.17

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