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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.77, 746.13 and 393.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.77, 746.13 and 393.15 is: 542.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.77 : 746.13 = 393.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.77/746.13 = 393.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.77x = 746.13 × 393.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.77x = 293,341.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,341.01/540.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.45

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