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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.55, 745.82 and 363.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.55, 745.82 and 363.20 is: 501.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.55 : 745.82 = 363.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.55/745.82 = 363.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.55x = 745.82 × 363.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.55x = 270,879.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 270,879.94/540.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.12

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