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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 810.51 and 247.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 810.51 and 247.66 is: 371.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 810.51 = 247.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/810.51 = 247.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 810.51 × 247.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 200,727.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,727.95/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.72

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