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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.36, 745.74 and 415.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.36, 745.74 and 415.44 is: 573.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.36 : 745.74 = 415.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.36/745.74 = 415.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.36x = 745.74 × 415.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.36x = 309,810.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 309,810.23/540.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 573.34

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