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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.27, 746.88 and 308.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.27, 746.88 and 308.38 is: 425.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.27 : 746.88 = 308.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.27/746.88 = 308.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.27x = 746.88 × 308.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.27x = 230,322.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,322.85/541.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.52

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