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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.16, 745.58 and 316.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.16, 745.58 and 316.16 is: 436.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.16 : 745.58 = 316.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.16/745.58 = 316.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.16x = 745.58 × 316.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.16x = 235,722.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 235,722.57/540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.39

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