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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.80, 811.19 and 367.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.80, 811.19 and 367.04 is: 550.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.80 : 811.19 = 367.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.80/811.19 = 367.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.80x = 811.19 × 367.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.80x = 297,736.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,736.04/540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 550.55

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