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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.82, 746.39 and 319.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.82, 746.39 and 319.82 is: 441.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.82 : 746.39 = 319.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.82/746.39 = 319.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.82x = 746.39 × 319.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.82x = 238,708.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,708.85/540.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.39

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