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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.97, 747.86 and 305.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.97, 747.86 and 305.90 is: 422.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.97 : 747.86 = 305.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.97/747.86 = 305.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.97x = 747.86 × 305.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.97x = 228,765.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,765.11/541.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.10

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