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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.89, 746.41 and 304.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.89, 746.41 and 304.85 is: 420.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.89 : 746.41 = 304.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.89/746.41 = 304.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.89x = 746.41 × 304.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.89x = 227,543.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,543.09/540.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.68

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