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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.59, 747.30 and 308.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.59, 747.30 and 308.67 is: 425.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.59 : 747.30 = 308.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.59/747.30 = 308.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.59x = 747.30 × 308.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.59x = 230,669.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,669.09/541.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.91

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