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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.71, 746.36 and 375.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.71, 746.36 and 375.14 is: 517.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.71 : 746.36 = 375.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.71/746.36 = 375.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.71x = 746.36 × 375.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.71x = 279,983.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,983.88/540.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.81

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