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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.02, 744.80 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.02, 744.80 and 318.96 is: 439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.02 : 744.80 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.02/744.80 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.02x = 744.80 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.02x = 237,559.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,559.81/540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.91

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