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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.42, 745.74 and 366

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.42, 745.74 and 366 is: 505.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.42 : 745.74 = 366 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.42/745.74 = 366/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.42x = 745.74 × 366
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.42x = 272,940.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,940.84/540.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.05

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