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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.01, 808.93 and 323.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.01, 808.93 and 323.47 is: 484.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.01 : 808.93 = 323.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.01/808.93 = 323.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.01x = 808.93 × 323.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.01x = 261,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,664.59/540.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.56

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