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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.36, 809.12 and 416.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.36, 809.12 and 416.43 is: 623.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.36 : 809.12 = 416.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.36/809.12 = 416.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.36x = 809.12 × 416.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.36x = 336,942.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 336,942.88/540.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 623.55

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