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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.26, 745.55 and 304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.26, 745.55 and 304.21 is: 419.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.26 : 745.55 = 304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.26/745.55 = 304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.26x = 745.55 × 304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.26x = 226,800.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,800.43/540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.80

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