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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.08, 744.27 and 392.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.08, 744.27 and 392.48 is: 540.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.08 : 744.27 = 392.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.08/744.27 = 392.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.08x = 744.27 × 392.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.08x = 292,111.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,111.09/540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.87

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