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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 808.47 and 356.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 808.47 and 356.85 is: 534.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 808.47 = 356.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/808.47 = 356.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 808.47 × 356.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 288,502.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,502.52/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 534.26

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