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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.77, 746.45 and 375.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.77, 746.45 and 375.21 is: 517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.77 : 746.45 = 375.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.77/746.45 = 375.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.77x = 746.45 × 375.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.77x = 280,069.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,069.90/540.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.91

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