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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.16, 810.38 and 392.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.16, 810.38 and 392.64 is: 589.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.16 : 810.38 = 392.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.16/810.38 = 392.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.16x = 810.38 × 392.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.16x = 318,187.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 318,187.60/540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 589.06

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