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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.08, 745.31 and 343.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.08, 745.31 and 343.60 is: 474.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.08 : 745.31 = 343.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.08/745.31 = 343.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.08x = 745.31 × 343.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.08x = 256,087.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,087.51/540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.16

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