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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.86, 745.94 and 363.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.86, 745.94 and 363.84 is: 501.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.86 : 745.94 = 363.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.86/745.94 = 363.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.86x = 745.94 × 363.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.86x = 271,402.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 271,402.81/540.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 501.80

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