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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.94, 747.92 and 309.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.94, 747.92 and 309.06 is: 426.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.94 : 747.92 = 309.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.94/747.92 = 309.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.94x = 747.92 × 309.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.94x = 231,152.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 231,152.16/541.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.53

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