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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.06, 808.26 and 323.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.06, 808.26 and 323.79 is: 484.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.06 : 808.26 = 323.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.06/808.26 = 323.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.06x = 808.26 × 323.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.06x = 261,706.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,706.51/540.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.59

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