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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.68, 811.62 and 357.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.68, 811.62 and 357.51 is: 536.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.68 : 811.62 = 357.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.68/811.62 = 357.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.68x = 811.62 × 357.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.68x = 290,165.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 290,165.31/540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 536.67

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