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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.78, 746.04 and 316.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.78, 746.04 and 316.74 is: 436.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.78 : 746.04 = 316.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.78/746.04 = 316.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.78x = 746.04 × 316.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.78x = 236,300.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,300.71/540.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 436.96

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