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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.22, 745.32 and 330.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.22, 745.32 and 330.34 is: 455.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.22 : 745.32 = 330.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.22/745.32 = 330.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.22x = 745.32 × 330.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.22x = 246,209.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,209.01/540.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.76

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