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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.51, 745.87 and 319.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.51, 745.87 and 319.53 is: 440.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.51 : 745.87 = 319.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.51/745.87 = 319.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.51x = 745.87 × 319.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.51x = 238,327.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,327.84/540.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.93

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