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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.76, 745.87 and 375.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.76, 745.87 and 375.02 is: 517.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.76 : 745.87 = 375.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.76/745.87 = 375.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.76x = 745.87 × 375.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.76x = 279,716.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,716.17/540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.26

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