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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.50, 745.87 and 319.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.50, 745.87 and 319.37 is: 440.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.50 : 745.87 = 319.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.50/745.87 = 319.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.50x = 745.87 × 319.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.50x = 238,208.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,208.77/540.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.72

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