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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.35, 747.04 and 305.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.35, 747.04 and 305.31 is: 421.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.35 : 747.04 = 305.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.35/747.04 = 305.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.35x = 747.04 × 305.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.35x = 228,078.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,078.78/541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.31

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