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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.10, 745.32 and 304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.10, 745.32 and 304.05 is: 419.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.10 : 745.32 = 304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.10/745.32 = 304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.10x = 745.32 × 304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.10x = 226,616.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,616.77/540.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.58

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