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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.99, 746.58 and 319.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.99, 746.58 and 319.95 is: 441.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.99 : 746.58 = 319.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.99/746.58 = 319.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.99x = 746.58 × 319.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.99x = 238,868.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 238,868.27/540.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 441.54

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