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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.54, 810.77 and 247.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.54, 810.77 and 247.86 is: 371.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.54 : 810.77 = 247.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.54/810.77 = 247.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.54x = 810.77 × 247.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.54x = 200,956.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,956.21/540.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.77

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