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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.96, 746.87 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.96, 746.87 and 375.12 is: 517.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.96 : 746.87 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.96/746.87 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.96x = 746.87 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.96x = 280,164.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,164.00/540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.90

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