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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.04, 746.68 and 308.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.04, 746.68 and 308.16 is: 425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.04 : 746.68 = 308.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.04/746.68 = 308.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.04x = 746.68 × 308.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.04x = 230,096.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,096.91/541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.29

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