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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.82, 746.30 and 304.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.82, 746.30 and 304.74 is: 420.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.82 : 746.30 = 304.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.82/746.30 = 304.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.82x = 746.30 × 304.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.82x = 227,428.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,428.22/540.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.53

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