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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.59, 746.35 and 354.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.59, 746.35 and 354.35 is: 489.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.59 : 746.35 = 354.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.59/746.35 = 354.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.59x = 746.35 × 354.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.59x = 264,464.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,464.50/540.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.22

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