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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.87, 746.16 and 354.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.87, 746.16 and 354.28 is: 488.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.87 : 746.16 = 354.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.87/746.16 = 354.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.87x = 746.16 × 354.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.87x = 264,349.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,349.56/540.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.75

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