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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.91, 745.93 and 328.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.91, 745.93 and 328.17 is: 452.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.91 : 745.93 = 328.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.91/745.93 = 328.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.91x = 745.93 × 328.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.91x = 244,791.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 244,791.85/540.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 452.56

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