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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.98, 746.42 and 344.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.98, 746.42 and 344.25 is: 474.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.98 : 746.42 = 344.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.98/746.42 = 344.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.98x = 746.42 × 344.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.98x = 256,953.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 256,953.36/540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 474.98

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