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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.44, 746 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.44, 746 and 319.52 is: 441.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.44 : 746 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.44/746 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.44x = 746 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.44x = 238,361.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,361.92/540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.05

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