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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.28, 810.80 and 366.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.28, 810.80 and 366.96 is: 550.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.28 : 810.80 = 366.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.28/810.80 = 366.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.28x = 810.80 × 366.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.28x = 297,531.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,531.17/540.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.70

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