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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.08, 745.24 and 304

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.08, 745.24 and 304 is: 419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.08 : 745.24 = 304 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.08/745.24 = 304/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.08x = 745.24 × 304
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.08x = 226,552.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,552.96/540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.48

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