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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.38, 745.79 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.38, 745.79 and 319.52 is: 440.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.38 : 745.79 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.38/745.79 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.38x = 745.79 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.38x = 238,294.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,294.82/540.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.98

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