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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.57, 745.90 and 319.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.57, 745.90 and 319.44 is: 440.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.57 : 745.90 = 319.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.57/745.90 = 319.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.57x = 745.90 × 319.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.57x = 238,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,270.30/540.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.78

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