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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.68, 744.90 and 424.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.68, 744.90 and 424.04 is: 584.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.68 : 744.90 = 424.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.68/744.90 = 424.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.68x = 744.90 × 424.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.68x = 315,867.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 315,867.40/540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 584.20

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