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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.35, 745.70 and 330.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.35, 745.70 and 330.47 is: 456.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.35 : 745.70 = 330.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.35/745.70 = 330.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.35x = 745.70 × 330.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.35x = 246,431.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,431.48/540.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.06

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