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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 810.12 and 296.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 810.12 and 296.16 is: 444.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 810.12 = 296.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/810.12 = 296.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 810.12 × 296.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 239,925.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 239,925.14/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 444.31

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