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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.50, 811.16 and 396.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.50, 811.16 and 396.60 is: 595.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.50 : 811.16 = 396.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.50/811.16 = 396.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.50x = 811.16 × 396.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.50x = 321,706.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,706.06/540.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.20

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