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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.13, 810.16 and 247.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.13, 810.16 and 247.46 is: 371.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.13 : 810.16 = 247.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.13/810.16 = 247.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.13x = 810.16 × 247.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.13x = 200,478.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,478.14/540.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.17

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