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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.72, 746.03 and 319.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.72, 746.03 and 319.59 is: 440.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.72 : 746.03 = 319.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.72/746.03 = 319.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.72x = 746.03 × 319.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.72x = 238,424.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,424.53/540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.94

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