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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.46, 746.21 and 363.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.46, 746.21 and 363.69 is: 502.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.46 : 746.21 = 363.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.46/746.21 = 363.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.46x = 746.21 × 363.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.46x = 271,389.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,389.11/540.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 502.14

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