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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.80, 746.06 and 354.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.80, 746.06 and 354.32 is: 488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.80 : 746.06 = 354.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.80/746.06 = 354.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.80x = 746.06 × 354.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.80x = 264,343.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,343.98/540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.80

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