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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.29, 745.26 and 319.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.29, 745.26 and 319.23 is: 440.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.29 : 745.26 = 319.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.29/745.26 = 319.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.29x = 745.26 × 319.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.29x = 237,908.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,908.15/540.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.33

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