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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.14, 745.17 and 392.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.14, 745.17 and 392.45 is: 541.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.14 : 745.17 = 392.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.14/745.17 = 392.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.14x = 745.17 × 392.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.14x = 292,441.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,441.97/540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.42

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