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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.26, 746.94 and 305.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.26, 746.94 and 305.19 is: 421.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.26 : 746.94 = 305.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.26/746.94 = 305.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.26x = 746.94 × 305.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.26x = 227,958.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,958.62/541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.16

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