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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.82, 747.53 and 305.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.82, 747.53 and 305.74 is: 421.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.82 : 747.53 = 305.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.82/747.53 = 305.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.82x = 747.53 × 305.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.82x = 228,546.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,546.42/541.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.81

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