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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.36, 810.54 and 418.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.36, 810.54 and 418.25 is: 627.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.36 : 810.54 = 418.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.36/810.54 = 418.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.36x = 810.54 × 418.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.36x = 339,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,010.38/540.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.38

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