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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.57, 747.17 and 394.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.57, 747.17 and 394.23 is: 544.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.57 : 747.17 = 394.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.57/747.17 = 394.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.57x = 747.17 × 394.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.57x = 294,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,556.83/540.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.90

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