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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.98, 746.52 and 344.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.98, 746.52 and 344.56 is: 475.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.98 : 746.52 = 344.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.98/746.52 = 344.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.98x = 746.52 × 344.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.98x = 257,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,220.93/540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.47

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