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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.98, 746.67 and 354.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.98, 746.67 and 354.15 is: 488.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.98 : 746.67 = 354.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.98/746.67 = 354.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.98x = 746.67 × 354.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.98x = 264,430.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,430.42/540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 488.80

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