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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.50, 810.82 and 247.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.50, 810.82 and 247.93 is: 371.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.50 : 810.82 = 247.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.50/810.82 = 247.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.50x = 810.82 × 247.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.50x = 201,026.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,026.60/540.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.93

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