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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.61, 747.37 and 305.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.61, 747.37 and 305.51 is: 421.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.61 : 747.37 = 305.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.61/747.37 = 305.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.61x = 747.37 × 305.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.61x = 228,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,329.01/541.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.57

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