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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.95, 746.24 and 319.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.95, 746.24 and 319.52 is: 440.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.95 : 746.24 = 319.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.95/746.24 = 319.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.95x = 746.24 × 319.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.95x = 238,437.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,437.67/540.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.77

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