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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.08, 745.38 and 316.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.08, 745.38 and 316.12 is: 436.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.08 : 745.38 = 316.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.08/745.38 = 316.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.08x = 745.38 × 316.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.08x = 235,629.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,629.53/540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.29

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