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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.59, 745.82 and 330.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.59, 745.82 and 330.74 is: 456.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.59 : 745.82 = 330.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.59/745.82 = 330.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.59x = 745.82 × 330.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.59x = 246,667.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,667.12/540.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.30

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