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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.05, 744.93 and 392.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.05, 744.93 and 392.22 is: 541.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.05 : 744.93 = 392.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.05/744.93 = 392.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.05x = 744.93 × 392.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.05x = 292,176.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,176.44/540.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.02

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