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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.95, 746.42 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.95, 746.42 and 375.12 is: 517.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.95 : 746.42 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.95/746.42 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.95x = 746.42 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.95x = 279,995.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,995.19/540.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.60

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