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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.17, 744.95 and 341.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.17, 744.95 and 341.01 is: 470.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.17 : 744.95 = 341.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.17/744.95 = 341.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.17x = 744.95 × 341.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.17x = 254,034.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,034.33/540.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 470.29

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