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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.93, 811.43 and 367.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.93, 811.43 and 367.52 is: 551.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.93 : 811.43 = 367.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.93/811.43 = 367.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.93x = 811.43 × 367.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.93x = 298,214.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 298,214.92/540.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 551.30

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