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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.72, 811.08 and 378.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.72, 811.08 and 378.72 is: 568.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.72 : 811.08 = 378.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.72/811.08 = 378.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.72x = 811.08 × 378.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.72x = 307,172.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 307,172.22/540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 568.08

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