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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.53, 745.96 and 301.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.53, 745.96 and 301.29 is: 415.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.53 : 745.96 = 301.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.53/745.96 = 301.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.53x = 745.96 × 301.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.53x = 224,752.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 224,752.91/540.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.80

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