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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.16, 809.75 and 262.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.16, 809.75 and 262.46 is: 393.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.16 : 809.75 = 262.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.16/809.75 = 262.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.16x = 809.75 × 262.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.16x = 212,526.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 212,526.33/540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 393.45

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