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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.88, 746.41 and 331.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.88, 746.41 and 331.02 is: 456.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.88 : 746.41 = 331.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.88/746.41 = 331.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.88x = 746.41 × 331.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.88x = 247,076.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 247,076.64/540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.80

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