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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.58, 745.82 and 344.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.58, 745.82 and 344.08 is: 474.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.58 : 745.82 = 344.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.58/745.82 = 344.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.58x = 745.82 × 344.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.58x = 256,621.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,621.75/540.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.72

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