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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.11, 745.38 and 319.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.11, 745.38 and 319.11 is: 440.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.11 : 745.38 = 319.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.11/745.38 = 319.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.11x = 745.38 × 319.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.11x = 237,858.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,858.21/540.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.39

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