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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.81, 746.42 and 393.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.81, 746.42 and 393.26 is: 542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.81 : 746.42 = 393.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.81/746.42 = 393.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.81x = 746.42 × 393.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.81x = 293,531.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,531.43/540.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.76

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