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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.14, 745.31 and 304.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.14, 745.31 and 304.05 is: 419.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.14 : 745.31 = 304.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.14/745.31 = 304.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.14x = 745.31 × 304.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.14x = 226,609.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,609.99/540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.54

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