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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.49, 745.86 and 304.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.49, 745.86 and 304.45 is: 420.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.49 : 745.86 = 304.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.49/745.86 = 304.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.49x = 745.86 × 304.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.49x = 227,077.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,077.08/540.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.13

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