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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.40, 809.97 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.40, 809.97 and 251.50 is: 376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.40 : 809.97 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.40/809.97 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.40x = 809.97 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.40x = 203,707.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,707.46/540.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.96

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