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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.56, 810.08 and 418.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.56, 810.08 and 418.26 is: 626.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.56 : 810.08 = 418.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.56/810.08 = 418.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.56x = 810.08 × 418.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.56x = 338,824.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,824.06/540.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 626.80

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