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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.48, 810.48 and 251.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.48, 810.48 and 251.76 is: 377.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.48 : 810.48 = 251.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.48/810.48 = 251.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.48x = 810.48 × 251.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.48x = 204,046.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 204,046.44/540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.53

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