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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.53, 747.30 and 292.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.53, 747.30 and 292.84 is: 404.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.53 : 747.30 = 292.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.53/747.30 = 292.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.53x = 747.30 × 292.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.53x = 218,842.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 218,842.77/541.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.12

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