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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.76, 809.98 and 404.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.76, 809.98 and 404.04 is: 605.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.76 : 809.98 = 404.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.76/809.98 = 404.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.76x = 809.98 × 404.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.76x = 327,264.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 327,264.32/540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.19

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