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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.81, 746.08 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.81, 746.08 and 319.68 is: 441.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.81 : 746.08 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.81/746.08 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.81x = 746.08 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.81x = 238,506.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,506.85/540.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.02

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