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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.56, 809.40 and 295.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.56, 809.40 and 295.94 is: 443.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.56 : 809.40 = 295.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.56/809.40 = 295.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.56x = 809.40 × 295.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.56x = 239,533.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,533.84/540.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.12

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