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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.03, 745.48 and 393.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.03, 745.48 and 393.78 is: 543.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.03 : 745.48 = 393.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.03/745.48 = 393.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.03x = 745.48 × 393.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.03x = 293,555.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,555.11/540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.59

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