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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.48, 809.66 and 357.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.48, 809.66 and 357.32 is: 535.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.48 : 809.66 = 357.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.48/809.66 = 357.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.48x = 809.66 × 357.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.48x = 289,307.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,307.71/540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.28

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