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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.68, 810.78 and 386.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.68, 810.78 and 386.12 is: 579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.68 : 810.78 = 386.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.68/810.78 = 386.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.68x = 810.78 × 386.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.68x = 313,058.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 313,058.37/540.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.01

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