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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.96, 746.52 and 319.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.96, 746.52 and 319.92 is: 441.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.96 : 746.52 = 319.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.96/746.52 = 319.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.96x = 746.52 × 319.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.96x = 238,826.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,826.68/540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.49

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