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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.36, 747.08 and 308.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.36, 747.08 and 308.48 is: 425.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.36 : 747.08 = 308.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.36/747.08 = 308.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.36x = 747.08 × 308.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.36x = 230,459.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,459.24/541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.70

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