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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.13, 745.41 and 319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.13, 745.41 and 319.06 is: 440.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.13 : 745.41 = 319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.13/745.41 = 319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.13x = 745.41 × 319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.13x = 237,830.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,830.51/540.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.32

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