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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 746.64 and 308.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 746.64 and 308.25 is: 425.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 746.64 = 308.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/746.64 = 308.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 746.64 × 308.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 230,151.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,151.78/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.36

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