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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.62, 745.99 and 304.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.62, 745.99 and 304.55 is: 420.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.62 : 745.99 = 304.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.62/745.99 = 304.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.62x = 745.99 × 304.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.62x = 227,186.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,186.76/540.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.24

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