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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.17, 746.91 and 305.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.17, 746.91 and 305.24 is: 421.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.17 : 746.91 = 305.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.17/746.91 = 305.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.17x = 746.91 × 305.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.17x = 227,983.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,983.07/541.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.28

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