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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.58, 744.96 and 392.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.58, 744.96 and 392.98 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.58 : 744.96 = 392.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.58/744.96 = 392.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.58x = 744.96 × 392.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.58x = 292,754.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,754.38/540.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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