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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.29, 747.05 and 308.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.29, 747.05 and 308.37 is: 425.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.29 : 747.05 = 308.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.29/747.05 = 308.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.29x = 747.05 × 308.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.29x = 230,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,366.27/541.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.59

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