Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.95, 746.81 and 342.04
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 540.95, 746.81 and 342.04 is: 472.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540.95 : 746.81 = 342.04 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540.95/746.81 = 342.04/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540.95x = 746.81 × 342.04 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540.95x = 255,438.89 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,438.89/540.95 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 472.20
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