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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.78, 747.63 and 308.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.78, 747.63 and 308.98 is: 426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.78 : 747.63 = 308.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.78/747.63 = 308.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.78x = 747.63 × 308.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.78x = 231,002.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,002.72/541.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.38

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