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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.22, 744.91 and 365.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.22, 744.91 and 365.26 is: 503.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.22 : 744.91 = 365.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.22/744.91 = 365.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.22x = 744.91 × 365.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.22x = 272,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,085.83/540.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.66

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