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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.81, 746.40 and 331.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.81, 746.40 and 331.11 is: 456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.81 : 746.40 = 331.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.81/746.40 = 331.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.81x = 746.40 × 331.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.81x = 247,140.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,140.50/540.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.98

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