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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.67, 810.53 and 357.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.67, 810.53 and 357.68 is: 536.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.67 : 810.53 = 357.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.67/810.53 = 357.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.67x = 810.53 × 357.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.67x = 289,910.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,910.37/540.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.21

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