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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.26, 745.58 and 409.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.26, 745.58 and 409.04 is: 564.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.26 : 745.58 = 409.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.26/745.58 = 409.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.26x = 745.58 × 409.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.26x = 304,969.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 304,969.34/540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.49

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