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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.74, 746.18 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.74, 746.18 and 304.74 is: 420.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.74 : 746.18 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.74/746.18 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.74x = 746.18 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.74x = 227,391.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,391.66/540.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.52

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