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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.97, 746.36 and 304.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.97, 746.36 and 304.88 is: 420.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.97 : 746.36 = 304.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.97/746.36 = 304.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.97x = 746.36 × 304.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.97x = 227,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,550.24/540.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.63

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