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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.59, 745.34 and 365.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.59, 745.34 and 365.63 is: 504.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.59 : 745.34 = 365.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.59/745.34 = 365.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.59x = 745.34 × 365.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.59x = 272,513.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,513.11/540.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 504.11

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