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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.39, 809.87 and 402.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.39, 809.87 and 402.33 is: 602.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.39 : 809.87 = 402.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.39/809.87 = 402.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.39x = 809.87 × 402.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.39x = 325,832.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 325,832.99/540.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.96

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