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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.21, 810.32 and 432.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.21, 810.32 and 432.68 is: 649.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.21 : 810.32 = 432.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.21/810.32 = 432.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.21x = 810.32 × 432.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.21x = 350,609.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,609.26/540.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 649.02

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