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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.16, 809.34 and 251.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.16, 809.34 and 251.08 is: 376.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.16 : 809.34 = 251.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.16/809.34 = 251.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.16x = 809.34 × 251.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.16x = 203,209.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,209.09/540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.20

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