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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.86, 746.39 and 320.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.86, 746.39 and 320.00 is: 441.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.86 : 746.39 = 320.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.86/746.39 = 320.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.86x = 746.39 × 320.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.86x = 238,841.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,841.87/540.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.60

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