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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.39, 811.14 and 386.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.39, 811.14 and 386.49 is: 580.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.39 : 811.14 = 386.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.39/811.14 = 386.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.39x = 811.14 × 386.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.39x = 313,497.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,497.50/540.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.13

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