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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.30, 745.55 and 319.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.30, 745.55 and 319.20 is: 440.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.30 : 745.55 = 319.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.30/745.55 = 319.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.30x = 745.55 × 319.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.30x = 237,983.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,983.40/540.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.47

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