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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.97, 746.27 and 520.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.97, 746.27 and 520.01 is: 717.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.97 : 746.27 = 520.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.97/746.27 = 520.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.97x = 746.27 × 520.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.97x = 388,066.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 388,066.28/540.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717.36

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