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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.79, 745.20 and 363

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.79, 745.20 and 363 is: 501.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.79 : 745.20 = 363 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.79/745.20 = 363/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.79x = 745.20 × 363
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.79x = 270,507.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,507.60/539.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.13

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