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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.94, 746.97 and 344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.94, 746.97 and 344.50 is: 475.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.94 : 746.97 = 344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.94/746.97 = 344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.94x = 746.97 × 344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.94x = 257,331.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,331.17/540.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.71

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