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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.14, 745.12 and 318.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.14, 745.12 and 318.88 is: 439.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.14 : 745.12 = 318.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.14/745.12 = 318.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.14x = 745.12 × 318.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.14x = 237,603.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,603.87/540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.89

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