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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.93, 747.90 and 309.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.93, 747.90 and 309.07 is: 426.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.93 : 747.90 = 309.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.93/747.90 = 309.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.93x = 747.90 × 309.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.93x = 231,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,153.45/541.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.54

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