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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.86, 746.49 and 344.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.86, 746.49 and 344.60 is: 475.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.86 : 746.49 = 344.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.86/746.49 = 344.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.86x = 746.49 × 344.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.86x = 257,240.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,240.45/540.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.61

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