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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 745.20 and 392.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 745.20 and 392.58 is: 541.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 745.20 = 392.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/745.20 = 392.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 745.20 × 392.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 292,550.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,550.62/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.76

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