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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.40, 809.40 and 437.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.40, 809.40 and 437.68 is: 655.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.40 : 809.40 = 437.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.40/809.40 = 437.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.40x = 809.40 × 437.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.40x = 354,258.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 354,258.19/540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 655.55

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