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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.03, 745.22 and 319.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.03, 745.22 and 319.01 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.03 : 745.22 = 319.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.03/745.22 = 319.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.03x = 745.22 × 319.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.03x = 237,727.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,727.91/540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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