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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.09, 808.62 and 292.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.09, 808.62 and 292.40 is: 437.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.09 : 808.62 = 292.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.09/808.62 = 292.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.09x = 808.62 × 292.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.09x = 236,444.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 236,444.57/540.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.79

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