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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.76, 746.21 and 319.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.76, 746.21 and 319.67 is: 441.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.76 : 746.21 = 319.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.76/746.21 = 319.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.76x = 746.21 × 319.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.76x = 238,540.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,540.95/540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.12

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