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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.96, 744.96 and 502.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.96, 744.96 and 502.08 is: 691.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.96 : 744.96 = 502.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.96/744.96 = 502.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.96x = 744.96 × 502.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.96x = 374,029.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 374,029.52/540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.42

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