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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.83, 747.70 and 305.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.83, 747.70 and 305.78 is: 421.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.83 : 747.70 = 305.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.83/747.70 = 305.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.83x = 747.70 × 305.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.83x = 228,631.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,631.71/541.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.96

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