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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.92, 811.86 and 387.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.92, 811.86 and 387.02 is: 580.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.92 : 811.86 = 387.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.92/811.86 = 387.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.92x = 811.86 × 387.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.92x = 314,206.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 314,206.06/540.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 580.87

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