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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.05, 809.94 and 210.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.05, 809.94 and 210.89 is: 316.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.05 : 809.94 = 210.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.05/809.94 = 210.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.05x = 809.94 × 210.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.05x = 170,804.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,804.20/540.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.28

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