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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.77, 746.27 and 304.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.77, 746.27 and 304.76 is: 420.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.77 : 746.27 = 304.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.77/746.27 = 304.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.77x = 746.27 × 304.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.77x = 227,427.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,427.99/540.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.57

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