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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.59, 745.94 and 304.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.59, 745.94 and 304.52 is: 420.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.59 : 745.94 = 304.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.59/745.94 = 304.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.59x = 745.94 × 304.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.59x = 227,150.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,150.68/540.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.19

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