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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.44, 745.77 and 304.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.44, 745.77 and 304.37 is: 420.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.44 : 745.77 = 304.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.44/745.77 = 304.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.44x = 745.77 × 304.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.44x = 226,991.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,991.88/540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.01

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