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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.51, 809.82 and 377.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.51, 809.82 and 377.88 is: 566.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.51 : 809.82 = 377.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.51/809.82 = 377.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.51x = 809.82 × 377.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.51x = 306,014.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,014.78/540.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.16

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