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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.30, 746.94 and 305.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.30, 746.94 and 305.22 is: 421.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.30 : 746.94 = 305.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.30/746.94 = 305.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.30x = 746.94 × 305.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.30x = 227,981.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,981.03/541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.17

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