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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.15, 809.42 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.15, 809.42 and 295.94 is: 443.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.15 : 809.42 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.15/809.42 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.15x = 809.42 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.15x = 239,534.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,534.23/540.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.46

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