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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.99, 747.94 and 293.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.99, 747.94 and 293.30 is: 404.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.99 : 747.94 = 293.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.99/747.94 = 293.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.99x = 747.94 × 293.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.99x = 219,372.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 219,372.31/541.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.75

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