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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.65, 809.46 and 292.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.65, 809.46 and 292.97 is: 438.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.65 : 809.46 = 292.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.65/809.46 = 292.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.65x = 809.46 × 292.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.65x = 237,147.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,147.58/540.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 438.63

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