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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.12, 745.70 and 372.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.12, 745.70 and 372.36 is: 514.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.12 : 745.70 = 372.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.12/745.70 = 372.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.12x = 745.70 × 372.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.12x = 277,668.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,668.85/540.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.09

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