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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.64, 808.90 and 297.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.64, 808.90 and 297.34 is: 444.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.64 : 808.90 = 297.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.64/808.90 = 297.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.64x = 808.90 × 297.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.64x = 240,515.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,515.56/540.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.87

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