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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.36, 809.52 and 424.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.36, 809.52 and 424.26 is: 635.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.36 : 809.52 = 424.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.36/809.52 = 424.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.36x = 809.52 × 424.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.36x = 343,446.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 343,446.96/540.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 635.59

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