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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.14, 745.62 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.14, 745.62 and 365.72 is: 504.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.14 : 745.62 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.14/745.62 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.14x = 745.62 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.14x = 272,688.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,688.15/540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.85

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