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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.87, 746.10 and 375.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.87, 746.10 and 375.18 is: 517.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.87 : 746.10 = 375.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.87/746.10 = 375.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.87x = 746.10 × 375.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.87x = 279,921.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,921.80/540.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.54

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