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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.96, 747.81 and 305.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.96, 747.81 and 305.87 is: 422.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.96 : 747.81 = 305.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.96/747.81 = 305.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.96x = 747.81 × 305.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.96x = 228,732.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,732.64/541.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.05

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