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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.37, 810.54 and 322.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.37, 810.54 and 322.50 is: 483.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.37 : 810.54 = 322.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.37/810.54 = 322.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.37x = 810.54 × 322.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.37x = 261,399.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,399.15/540.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.74

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