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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.18, 809.46 and 402.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.18, 809.46 and 402.58 is: 603.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.18 : 809.46 = 402.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.18/809.46 = 402.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.18x = 809.46 × 402.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.18x = 325,872.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,872.41/540.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.27

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