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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.45, 809.30 and 357.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.45, 809.30 and 357.29 is: 535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.45 : 809.30 = 357.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.45/809.30 = 357.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.45x = 809.30 × 357.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.45x = 289,148.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,148.96/540.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.02

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