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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.11, 810.17 and 347.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.11, 810.17 and 347.87 is: 521.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.11 : 810.17 = 347.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.11/810.17 = 347.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.11x = 810.17 × 347.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.11x = 281,833.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,833.84/540.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 521.81

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