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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.26, 809.31 and 323.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.26, 809.31 and 323.72 is: 484.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.26 : 809.31 = 323.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.26/809.31 = 323.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.26x = 809.31 × 323.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.26x = 261,989.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,989.83/540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 484.93

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