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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.30, 745.11 and 319.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.30, 745.11 and 319.26 is: 440.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.30 : 745.11 = 319.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.30/745.11 = 319.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.30x = 745.11 × 319.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.30x = 237,883.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,883.82/540.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.28

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