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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.72, 810 and 410.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.72, 810 and 410.94 is: 615.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.72 : 810 = 410.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.72/810 = 410.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.72x = 810 × 410.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.72x = 332,861.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 332,861.40/540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.59

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