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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.40, 745.60 and 319.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.40, 745.60 and 319.22 is: 440.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.40 : 745.60 = 319.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.40/745.60 = 319.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.40x = 745.60 × 319.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.40x = 238,010.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,010.43/540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.43

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