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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.94, 810.18 and 366.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.94, 810.18 and 366.60 is: 550.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.94 : 810.18 = 366.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.94/810.18 = 366.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.94x = 810.18 × 366.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.94x = 297,011.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,011.99/539.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.08

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