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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.54, 810.77 and 211.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.54, 810.77 and 211.57 is: 317.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.54 : 810.77 = 211.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.54/810.77 = 211.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.54x = 810.77 × 211.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.54x = 171,534.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,534.61/540.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.34

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