Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.86, 810.74 and 387.77
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 540.86, 810.74 and 387.77 is: 581.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
540.86 : 810.74 = 387.77 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
540.86/810.74 = 387.77/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
540.86x = 810.74 × 387.77 - Step 4: Simplify right side
540.86x = 314,374.66 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 314,374.66/540.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 581.25
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