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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.70, 745.74 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.70, 745.74 and 375.18 is: 517.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.70 : 745.74 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.70/745.74 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.70x = 745.74 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.70x = 279,786.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,786.73/540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.45

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