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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.64, 746.03 and 316.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.64, 746.03 and 316.54 is: 436.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.64 : 746.03 = 316.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.64/746.03 = 316.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.64x = 746.03 × 316.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.64x = 236,143.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,143.02/540.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.79

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