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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.28, 810.76 and 296.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.28, 810.76 and 296.96 is: 445.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.28 : 810.76 = 296.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.28/810.76 = 296.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.28x = 810.76 × 296.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.28x = 240,763.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,763.29/540.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.63

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