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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.68, 811.01 and 366.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.68, 811.01 and 366.91 is: 550.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.68 : 811.01 = 366.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.68/811.01 = 366.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.68x = 811.01 × 366.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.68x = 297,565.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,565.84/540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.36

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