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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.50, 745.85 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.50, 745.85 and 319.44 is: 440.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.50 : 745.85 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.50/745.85 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.50x = 745.85 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.50x = 238,254.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,254.32/540.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.80

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