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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.47, 747.25 and 305.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.47, 747.25 and 305.42 is: 421.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.47 : 747.25 = 305.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.47/747.25 = 305.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.47x = 747.25 × 305.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.47x = 228,223.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,223.57/541.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.49

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