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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.41, 809.80 and 347.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.41, 809.80 and 347.63 is: 520.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.41 : 809.80 = 347.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.41/809.80 = 347.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.41x = 809.80 × 347.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.41x = 281,505.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,505.86/540.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.92

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