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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.02, 744.90 and 330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.02, 744.90 and 330.28 is: 455.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.02 : 744.90 = 330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.02/744.90 = 330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.02x = 744.90 × 330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.02x = 246,022.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,022.47/540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.58

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