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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.19, 809.97 and 296.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.19, 809.97 and 296.65 is: 444.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.19 : 809.97 = 296.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.19/809.97 = 296.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.19x = 809.97 × 296.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.19x = 240,277.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,277.60/540.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.80

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