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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.05, 745.63 and 415.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.05, 745.63 and 415.49 is: 573.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.05 : 745.63 = 415.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.05/745.63 = 415.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.05x = 745.63 × 415.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.05x = 309,802.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,802.48/540.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.65

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