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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.49, 747.24 and 308.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.49, 747.24 and 308.61 is: 425.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.49 : 747.24 = 308.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.49/747.24 = 308.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.49x = 747.24 × 308.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.49x = 230,606.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,606.32/541.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.88

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