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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.60, 747.37 and 305.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.60, 747.37 and 305.58 is: 421.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.60 : 747.37 = 305.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.60/747.37 = 305.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.60x = 747.37 × 305.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.60x = 228,380.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,380.56/541.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.68

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