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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.85, 746.24 and 304.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.85, 746.24 and 304.75 is: 420.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.85 : 746.24 = 304.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.85/746.24 = 304.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.85x = 746.24 × 304.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.85x = 227,416.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,416.64/540.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.48

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