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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.32, 746.06 and 372.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.32, 746.06 and 372.44 is: 514.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.32 : 746.06 = 372.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.32/746.06 = 372.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.32x = 746.06 × 372.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.32x = 277,862.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 277,862.59/540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 514.26

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