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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.34, 747.06 and 308.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.34, 747.06 and 308.42 is: 425.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.34 : 747.06 = 308.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.34/747.06 = 308.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.34x = 747.06 × 308.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.34x = 230,408.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,408.25/541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.63

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