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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.72, 747.62 and 308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.72, 747.62 and 308.84 is: 426.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.72 : 747.62 = 308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.72/747.62 = 308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.72x = 747.62 × 308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.72x = 230,894.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,894.96/541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.23

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