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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.16, 745 and 365.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.16, 745 and 365.20 is: 503.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.16 : 745 = 365.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.16/745 = 365.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.16x = 745 × 365.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.16x = 272,074
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,074/540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.69

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