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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.87, 746.70 and 331.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.87, 746.70 and 331.10 is: 457.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.87 : 746.70 = 331.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.87/746.70 = 331.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.87x = 746.70 × 331.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.87x = 247,232.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,232.37/540.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 457.10

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