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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.48, 747.30 and 308.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.48, 747.30 and 308.68 is: 426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.48 : 747.30 = 308.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.48/747.30 = 308.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.48x = 747.30 × 308.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.48x = 230,676.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,676.56/541.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.01

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