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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.39, 810.24 and 416.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.39, 810.24 and 416.67 is: 624.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.39 : 810.24 = 416.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.39/810.24 = 416.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.39x = 810.24 × 416.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.39x = 337,602.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 337,602.70/540.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 624.74

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