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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.44, 746.04 and 344

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.44, 746.04 and 344 is: 474.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.44 : 746.04 = 344 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.44/746.04 = 344/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.44x = 746.04 × 344
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.44x = 256,637.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,637.76/540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.87

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