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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.76, 746.13 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.76, 746.13 and 344.56 is: 475.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.76 : 746.13 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.76/746.13 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.76x = 746.13 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.76x = 257,086.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,086.55/540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.42

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