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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.14, 745.40 and 319.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.14, 745.40 and 319.21 is: 440.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.14 : 745.40 = 319.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.14/745.40 = 319.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.14x = 745.40 × 319.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.14x = 237,938.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,938.07/540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.52

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