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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.45, 810.69 and 215.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.45, 810.69 and 215.79 is: 323.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.45 : 810.69 = 215.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.45/810.69 = 215.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.45x = 810.69 × 215.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.45x = 174,938.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,938.80/540.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.69

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