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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.13, 745.32 and 307.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.13, 745.32 and 307.21 is: 423.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.13 : 745.32 = 307.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.13/745.32 = 307.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.13x = 745.32 × 307.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.13x = 228,969.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,969.76/540.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.92

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