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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.58, 745.78 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.58, 745.78 and 354.28 is: 488.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.58 : 745.78 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.58/745.78 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.58x = 745.78 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.58x = 264,214.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,214.94/540.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.76

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