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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.14, 744.93 and 382.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.14, 744.93 and 382.46 is: 527.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.14 : 744.93 = 382.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.14/744.93 = 382.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.14x = 744.93 × 382.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.14x = 284,905.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 284,905.93/540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 527.47

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