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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.90, 746.49 and 319.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.90, 746.49 and 319.74 is: 441.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.90 : 746.49 = 319.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.90/746.49 = 319.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.90x = 746.49 × 319.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.90x = 238,682.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,682.71/540.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.27

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