Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.22, 805.51 and 530.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 540.22, 805.51 and 530.50 is: 791.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540.22 : 805.51 = 530.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540.22/805.51 = 530.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540.22x = 805.51 × 530.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540.22x = 427,323.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 427,323.06/540.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 791.02
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