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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.05, 745.22 and 315.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.05, 745.22 and 315.92 is: 435.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.05 : 745.22 = 315.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.05/745.22 = 315.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.05x = 745.22 × 315.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.05x = 235,426.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,426.59/540.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 435.93

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