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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.18, 809.10 and 365.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.18, 809.10 and 365.90 is: 548.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.18 : 809.10 = 365.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.18/809.10 = 365.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.18x = 809.10 × 365.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.18x = 296,045.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,045.64/540.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.05

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