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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.68, 744.99 and 365.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.68, 744.99 and 365.72 is: 503.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.68 : 744.99 = 365.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.68/744.99 = 365.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.68x = 744.99 × 365.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.68x = 272,457.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 272,457.74/540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 503.92

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