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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.04, 746.71 and 305.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.04, 746.71 and 305.01 is: 420.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.04 : 746.71 = 305.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.04/746.71 = 305.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.04x = 746.71 × 305.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.04x = 227,750.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,750.28/541.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.95

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