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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.79, 746.53 and 416.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.79, 746.53 and 416.40 is: 574.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.79 : 746.53 = 416.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.79/746.53 = 416.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.79x = 746.53 × 416.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.79x = 310,855.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 310,855.09/540.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 574.82

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