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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.64, 810.24 and 402.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.64, 810.24 and 402.58 is: 603.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.64 : 810.24 = 402.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.64/810.24 = 402.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.64x = 810.24 × 402.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.64x = 326,186.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,186.42/540.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.33

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