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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.65, 747.52 and 302.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.65, 747.52 and 302.41 is: 417.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.65 : 747.52 = 302.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.65/747.52 = 302.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.65x = 747.52 × 302.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.65x = 226,060.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,060.65/541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.36

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