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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.59, 810.18 and 247.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.59, 810.18 and 247.99 is: 371.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.59 : 810.18 = 247.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.59/810.18 = 247.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.59x = 810.18 × 247.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.59x = 200,912.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,912.49/540.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.65

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