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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.21, 811.03 and 321.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.21, 811.03 and 321.24 is: 482.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.21 : 811.03 = 321.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.21/811.03 = 321.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.21x = 811.03 × 321.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.21x = 260,535.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,535.28/540.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 482.29

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