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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.45, 745.72 and 304.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.45, 745.72 and 304.38 is: 419.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.45 : 745.72 = 304.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.45/745.72 = 304.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.45x = 745.72 × 304.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.45x = 226,982.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,982.25/540.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.99

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