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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.88, 811.86 and 367.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.88, 811.86 and 367.56 is: 551.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.88 : 811.86 = 367.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.88/811.86 = 367.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.88x = 811.86 × 367.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.88x = 298,407.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,407.26/540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.71

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