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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.32, 809.64 and 366.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.32, 809.64 and 366.80 is: 549.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.32 : 809.64 = 366.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.32/809.64 = 366.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.32x = 809.64 × 366.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.32x = 296,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,975.95/540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.63

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