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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.18, 809.65 and 293.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.18, 809.65 and 293.20 is: 439.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.18 : 809.65 = 293.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.18/809.65 = 293.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.18x = 809.65 × 293.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.18x = 237,389.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,389.38/540.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.46

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