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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541, 746.37 and 304.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541, 746.37 and 304.90 is: 420.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541 : 746.37 = 304.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541/746.37 = 304.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541x = 746.37 × 304.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541x = 227,568.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,568.21/541
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.64

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