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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.82, 746.32 and 331.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.82, 746.32 and 331.36 is: 457.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.82 : 746.32 = 331.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.82/746.32 = 331.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.82x = 746.32 × 331.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.82x = 247,300.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,300.60/540.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.27

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