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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.72, 746.19 and 304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.72, 746.19 and 304.69 is: 420.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.72 : 746.19 = 304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.72/746.19 = 304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.72x = 746.19 × 304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.72x = 227,358.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,358.90/540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.47

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