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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.36, 811.08 and 432.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.36, 811.08 and 432.18 is: 648.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.36 : 811.08 = 432.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.36/811.08 = 432.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.36x = 811.08 × 432.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.36x = 350,532.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 350,532.55/540.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 648.70

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