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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.03, 744.66 and 365.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.03, 744.66 and 365.07 is: 503.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.03 : 744.66 = 365.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.03/744.66 = 365.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.03x = 744.66 × 365.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.03x = 271,853.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,853.03/540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.40

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