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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.20, 745.70 and 382.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.20, 745.70 and 382.86 is: 528.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.20 : 745.70 = 382.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.20/745.70 = 382.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.20x = 745.70 × 382.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.20x = 285,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 285,498.70/540.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 528.51

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