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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.53, 745.94 and 354.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.53, 745.94 and 354.50 is: 489.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.53 : 745.94 = 354.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.53/745.94 = 354.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.53x = 745.94 × 354.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.53x = 264,439.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,439.88/540.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 489.23

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