Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.82, 809.87 and 357.66
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 540.82, 809.87 and 357.66 is: 535.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540.82 : 809.87 = 357.66 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540.82/809.87 = 357.66/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540.82x = 809.87 × 357.66 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540.82x = 289,656.32 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 289,656.32/540.82 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 535.59
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