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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.04, 745.05 and 330.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.04, 745.05 and 330.16 is: 455.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.04 : 745.05 = 330.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.04/745.05 = 330.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.04x = 745.05 × 330.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.04x = 245,985.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 245,985.71/540.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.50

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