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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.42, 810.15 and 357.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.42, 810.15 and 357.42 is: 535.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.42 : 810.15 = 357.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.42/810.15 = 357.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.42x = 810.15 × 357.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.42x = 289,563.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,563.81/540.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.81

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