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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.09, 745.45 and 343.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.09, 745.45 and 343.58 is: 474.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.09 : 745.45 = 343.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.09/745.45 = 343.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.09x = 745.45 × 343.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.09x = 256,117.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,117.12/540.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.21

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