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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.58, 747.41 and 305.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.58, 747.41 and 305.57 is: 421.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.58 : 747.41 = 305.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.58/747.41 = 305.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.58x = 747.41 × 305.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.58x = 228,382.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,382.34/541.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.70

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