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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.26, 746.94 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.26, 746.94 and 308.40 is: 425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.26 : 746.94 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.26/746.94 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.26x = 746.94 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.26x = 230,356.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,356.30/541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.59

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