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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 809.36 and 308.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 809.36 and 308.80 is: 462.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 809.36 = 308.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/809.36 = 308.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 809.36 × 308.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 249,930.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,930.37/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 462.83

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