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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.74, 747.61 and 305.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.74, 747.61 and 305.75 is: 421.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.74 : 747.61 = 305.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.74/747.61 = 305.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.74x = 747.61 × 305.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.74x = 228,576.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,576.49/541.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.93

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