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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.72, 747.40 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.72, 747.40 and 308.80 is: 426.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.72 : 747.40 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.72/747.40 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.72x = 747.40 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.72x = 230,797.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,797.12/541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.05

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