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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.95, 747.90 and 305.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.95, 747.90 and 305.85 is: 422.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.95 : 747.90 = 305.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.95/747.90 = 305.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.95x = 747.90 × 305.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.95x = 228,745.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,745.02/541.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.08

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