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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.81, 809.67 and 367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.81, 809.67 and 367.05 is: 549.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.81 : 809.67 = 367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.81/809.67 = 367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.81x = 809.67 × 367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.81x = 297,189.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,189.37/540.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 549.53

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