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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.20, 746.88 and 308.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.20, 746.88 and 308.32 is: 425.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.20 : 746.88 = 308.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.20/746.88 = 308.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.20x = 746.88 × 308.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.20x = 230,278.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,278.04/541.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.50

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