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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.77, 810.29 and 366.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.77, 810.29 and 366.82 is: 549.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.77 : 810.29 = 366.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.77/810.29 = 366.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.77x = 810.29 × 366.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.77x = 297,229.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,229.47/540.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.65

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