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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.61, 746.13 and 316.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.61, 746.13 and 316.51 is: 436.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.61 : 746.13 = 316.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.61/746.13 = 316.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.61x = 746.13 × 316.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.61x = 236,155.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,155.15/540.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.83

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