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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.44, 745.34 and 351.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.44, 745.34 and 351.30 is: 484.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.44 : 745.34 = 351.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.44/745.34 = 351.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.44x = 745.34 × 351.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.44x = 261,838.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,838.98/540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.49

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