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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.79, 747.74 and 308.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.79, 747.74 and 308.87 is: 426.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.79 : 747.74 = 308.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.79/747.74 = 308.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.79x = 747.74 × 308.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.79x = 230,952.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,952.91/541.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.28

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