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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 745.07 and 318.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 745.07 and 318.87 is: 439.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 745.07 = 318.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/745.07 = 318.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 745.07 × 318.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 237,578.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,578.88/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.96

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