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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.09, 745.26 and 318.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.09, 745.26 and 318.96 is: 440.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.09 : 745.26 = 318.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.09/745.26 = 318.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.09x = 745.26 × 318.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.09x = 237,708.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,708.13/540.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.13

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