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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.70, 747.55 and 293.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.70, 747.55 and 293.02 is: 404.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.70 : 747.55 = 293.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.70/747.55 = 293.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.70x = 747.55 × 293.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.70x = 219,047.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,047.93/541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.37

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