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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.04, 744.98 and 363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.04, 744.98 and 363.04 is: 500.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.04 : 744.98 = 363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.04/744.98 = 363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.04x = 744.98 × 363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.04x = 270,455.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,455.72/540.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 500.81

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