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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.18, 809.73 and 403.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.18, 809.73 and 403.11 is: 604.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.18 : 809.73 = 403.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.18/809.73 = 403.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.18x = 809.73 × 403.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.18x = 326,410.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,410.26/540.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.26

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