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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.57, 811.02 and 175.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.57, 811.02 and 175.36 is: 263.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.57 : 811.02 = 175.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.57/811.02 = 175.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.57x = 811.02 × 175.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.57x = 142,220.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,220.47/540.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.09

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