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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.82, 747.72 and 308.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.82, 747.72 and 308.96 is: 426.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.82 : 747.72 = 308.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.82/747.72 = 308.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.82x = 747.72 × 308.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.82x = 231,015.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,015.57/541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.37

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