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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.85, 746.27 and 331.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.85, 746.27 and 331.08 is: 456.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.85 : 746.27 = 331.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.85/746.27 = 331.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.85x = 746.27 × 331.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.85x = 247,075.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,075.07/540.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.83

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