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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.34, 745.49 and 330.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.34, 745.49 and 330.44 is: 455.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.34 : 745.49 = 330.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.34/745.49 = 330.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.34x = 745.49 × 330.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.34x = 246,339.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,339.72/540.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 455.90

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