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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 744.60 and 393.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 744.60 and 393.12 is: 542.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 744.60 = 393.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/744.60 = 393.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 744.60 × 393.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 292,717.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,717.15/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.07

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