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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 744.48 and 408.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 744.48 and 408.96 is: 563.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 744.48 = 408.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/744.48 = 408.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 744.48 × 408.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 304,462.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,462.54/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.82

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