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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.85, 746.31 and 319.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.85, 746.31 and 319.87 is: 441.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.85 : 746.31 = 319.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.85/746.31 = 319.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.85x = 746.31 × 319.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.85x = 238,722.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,722.18/540.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.38

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