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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.86, 746.34 and 304.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.86, 746.34 and 304.82 is: 420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.86 : 746.34 = 304.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.86/746.34 = 304.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.86x = 746.34 × 304.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.86x = 227,499.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,499.36/540.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.63

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