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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.04, 745.02 and 350.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.04, 745.02 and 350.90 is: 484.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.04 : 745.02 = 350.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.04/745.02 = 350.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.04x = 745.02 × 350.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.04x = 261,427.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,427.52/540.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.09

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