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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.58, 809.49 and 357.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.58, 809.49 and 357.41 is: 535.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.58 : 809.49 = 357.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.58/809.49 = 357.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.58x = 809.49 × 357.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.58x = 289,319.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,319.82/540.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.20

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