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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.60, 809.82 and 396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.60, 809.82 and 396.42 is: 593.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.60 : 809.82 = 396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.60/809.82 = 396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.60x = 809.82 × 396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.60x = 321,028.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 321,028.84/540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 593.84

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