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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.69, 746.09 and 319.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.69, 746.09 and 319.62 is: 441.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.69 : 746.09 = 319.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.69/746.09 = 319.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.69x = 746.09 × 319.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.69x = 238,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,463.69/540.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.04

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