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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 809.83 and 358.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 809.83 and 358.36 is: 537.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 809.83 = 358.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/809.83 = 358.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 809.83 × 358.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 290,206.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,206.63/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 537.42

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