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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.68, 811.44 and 377.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.68, 811.44 and 377.30 is: 566.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.68 : 811.44 = 377.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.68/811.44 = 377.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.68x = 811.44 × 377.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.68x = 306,156.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 306,156.31/540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 566.24

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