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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.22, 810.36 and 323.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.22, 810.36 and 323.50 is: 485.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.22 : 810.36 = 323.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.22/810.36 = 323.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.22x = 810.36 × 323.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.22x = 262,151.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,151.46/540.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.27

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