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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.81, 746.37 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.81, 746.37 and 331.02 is: 456.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.81 : 746.37 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.81/746.37 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.81x = 746.37 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.81x = 247,063.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,063.40/540.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.84

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