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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.02, 745.59 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.02, 745.59 and 415.46 is: 573.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.02 : 745.59 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.02/745.59 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.02x = 745.59 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.02x = 309,757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,757.02/540.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.60

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