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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.93, 745.70 and 385.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.93, 745.70 and 385.41 is: 531.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.93 : 745.70 = 385.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.93/745.70 = 385.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.93x = 745.70 × 385.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.93x = 287,397.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 287,397.68/540.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.31

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