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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.20, 811.05 and 346.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.20, 811.05 and 346.40 is: 520.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.20 : 811.05 = 346.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.20/811.05 = 346.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.20x = 811.05 × 346.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.20x = 280,947.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,947.72/540.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 520.08

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