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