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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.82, 746.22 and 366.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.82, 746.22 and 366.22 is: 505.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.82 : 746.22 = 366.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.82/746.22 = 366.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.82x = 746.22 × 366.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.82x = 273,280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 273,280.69/540.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 505.31

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