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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.98, 811.32 and 385.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.98, 811.32 and 385.61 is: 578.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.98 : 811.32 = 385.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.98/811.32 = 385.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.98x = 811.32 × 385.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.98x = 312,852.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 312,852.17/540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 578.31

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