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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.34, 747.02 and 305.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.34, 747.02 and 305.33 is: 421.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.34 : 747.02 = 305.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.34/747.02 = 305.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.34x = 747.02 × 305.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.34x = 228,087.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,087.45/541.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.34

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