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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.52, 810.62 and 418.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.52, 810.62 and 418.28 is: 627.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.52 : 810.62 = 418.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.52/810.62 = 418.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.52x = 810.62 × 418.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.52x = 339,066.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 339,066.13/540.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.30

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