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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.14, 745.34 and 316.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.14, 745.34 and 316.04 is: 436.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.14 : 745.34 = 316.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.14/745.34 = 316.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.14x = 745.34 × 316.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.14x = 235,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,551.95/540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.10

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