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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.13, 746.56 and 308.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.13, 746.56 and 308.12 is: 425.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.13 : 746.56 = 308.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.13/746.56 = 308.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.13x = 746.56 × 308.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.13x = 230,030.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,030.07/541.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.09

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