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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.93, 810.66 and 402.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.93, 810.66 and 402.87 is: 603.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.93 : 810.66 = 402.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.93/810.66 = 402.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.93x = 810.66 × 402.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.93x = 326,590.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 326,590.59/540.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 603.76

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