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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.26, 745.62 and 304.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.26, 745.62 and 304.25 is: 419.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.26 : 745.62 = 304.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.26/745.62 = 304.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.26x = 745.62 × 304.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.26x = 226,854.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,854.89/540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.90

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