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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 745.81 and 365.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 745.81 and 365.04 is: 504.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 745.81 = 365.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/745.81 = 365.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 745.81 × 365.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 272,249.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,249.57/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.17

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