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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.68, 746.18 and 319.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.68, 746.18 and 319.64 is: 441.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.68 : 746.18 = 319.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.68/746.18 = 319.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.68x = 746.18 × 319.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.68x = 238,508.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,508.98/540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.13

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