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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.09, 810.09 and 357.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.09, 810.09 and 357.62 is: 536.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.09 : 810.09 = 357.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.09/810.09 = 357.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.09x = 810.09 × 357.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.09x = 289,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,700.34/540.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.39

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