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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.64, 747.52 and 308.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.64, 747.52 and 308.76 is: 426.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.64 : 747.52 = 308.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.64/747.52 = 308.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.64x = 747.52 × 308.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.64x = 230,804.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,804.28/541.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.12

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