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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.87, 810.24 and 357.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.87, 810.24 and 357.72 is: 535.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.87 : 810.24 = 357.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.87/810.24 = 357.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.87x = 810.24 × 357.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.87x = 289,839.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,839.05/540.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 535.88

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