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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.20, 809.38 and 424.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.20, 809.38 and 424.16 is: 635.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.20 : 809.38 = 424.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.20/809.38 = 424.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.20x = 809.38 × 424.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.20x = 343,306.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,306.62/540.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.52

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