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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.25, 745.52 and 319.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.25, 745.52 and 319.15 is: 440.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.25 : 745.52 = 319.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.25/745.52 = 319.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.25x = 745.52 × 319.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.25x = 237,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,931.11/540.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.41

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