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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.14, 745.45 and 304.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.14, 745.45 and 304.15 is: 419.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.14 : 745.45 = 304.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.14/745.45 = 304.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.14x = 745.45 × 304.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.14x = 226,728.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,728.62/540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.76

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