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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.58, 746.11 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.58, 746.11 and 319.52 is: 441.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.58 : 746.11 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.58/746.11 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.58x = 746.11 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.58x = 238,397.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,397.07/540.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.00

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