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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.87, 746.36 and 319.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.87, 746.36 and 319.77 is: 441.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.87 : 746.36 = 319.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.87/746.36 = 319.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.87x = 746.36 × 319.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.87x = 238,663.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,663.14/540.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.26

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