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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.50, 747.18 and 305.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.50, 747.18 and 305.46 is: 421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.50 : 747.18 = 305.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.50/747.18 = 305.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.50x = 747.18 × 305.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.50x = 228,233.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,233.60/541.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.48

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