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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.77, 747.72 and 308.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.77, 747.72 and 308.94 is: 426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.77 : 747.72 = 308.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.77/747.72 = 308.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.77x = 747.72 × 308.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.77x = 231,000.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,000.62/541.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.38

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