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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.08, 745.20 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.08, 745.20 and 319.04 is: 440.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.08 : 745.20 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.08/745.20 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.08x = 745.20 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.08x = 237,748.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,748.61/540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.21

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