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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.24, 745.68 and 383.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.24, 745.68 and 383.64 is: 529.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.24 : 745.68 = 383.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.24/745.68 = 383.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.24x = 745.68 × 383.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.24x = 286,072.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,072.68/540.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.53

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