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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.42, 745.57 and 319.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.42, 745.57 and 319.29 is: 440.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.42 : 745.57 = 319.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.42/745.57 = 319.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.42x = 745.57 × 319.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.42x = 238,047.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,047.72/540.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.49

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