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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.58, 745.93 and 304.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.58, 745.93 and 304.49 is: 420.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.58 : 745.93 = 304.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.58/745.93 = 304.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.58x = 745.93 × 304.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.58x = 227,122.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,122.97/540.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.15

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