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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.17, 745.40 and 319.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.17, 745.40 and 319.14 is: 440.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.17 : 745.40 = 319.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.17/745.40 = 319.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.17x = 745.40 × 319.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.17x = 237,887.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,887.75/540.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.40

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