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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.44, 809.36 and 366.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.44, 809.36 and 366.50 is: 548.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.44 : 809.36 = 366.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.44/809.36 = 366.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.44x = 809.36 × 366.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.44x = 296,630.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,630.44/540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 548.87

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