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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.42, 745.64 and 363.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.42, 745.64 and 363.64 is: 501.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.42 : 745.64 = 363.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.42/745.64 = 363.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.42x = 745.64 × 363.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.42x = 271,144.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,144.53/540.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.73

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