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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.00, 809.73 and 292.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.00, 809.73 and 292.81 is: 439.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.00 : 809.73 = 292.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.00/809.73 = 292.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.00x = 809.73 × 292.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.00x = 237,095.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,095.75/540.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.07

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