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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 747.64 and 308.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 747.64 and 308.88 is: 426.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 747.64 = 308.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/747.64 = 308.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 747.64 × 308.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 230,931.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,931.04/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.26

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