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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.08, 810.16 and 247.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.08, 810.16 and 247.28 is: 370.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.08 : 810.16 = 247.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.08/810.16 = 247.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.08x = 810.16 × 247.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.08x = 200,336.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,336.36/540.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.94

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