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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.74, 809.33 and 293.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.74, 809.33 and 293.57 is: 439.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.74 : 809.33 = 293.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.74/809.33 = 293.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.74x = 809.33 × 293.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.74x = 237,589.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 237,589.49/540.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.38

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