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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.25, 747.06 and 308.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.25, 747.06 and 308.51 is: 425.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.25 : 747.06 = 308.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.25/747.06 = 308.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.25x = 747.06 × 308.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.25x = 230,475.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,475.48/541.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.82

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