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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.06, 745.35 and 415.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.06, 745.35 and 415.62 is: 573.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.06 : 745.35 = 415.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.06/745.35 = 415.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.06x = 745.35 × 415.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.06x = 309,782.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,782.37/540.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.61

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