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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.17, 809.04 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.17, 809.04 and 251 is: 375.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.17 : 809.04 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.17/809.04 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.17x = 809.04 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.17x = 203,069.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,069.04/540.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.94

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