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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.67, 746.24 and 344.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.67, 746.24 and 344.14 is: 474.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.67 : 746.24 = 344.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.67/746.24 = 344.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.67x = 746.24 × 344.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.67x = 256,811.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,811.03/540.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.99

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