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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.60, 810.90 and 211.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.60, 810.90 and 211.41 is: 317.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.60 : 810.90 = 211.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.60/810.90 = 211.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.60x = 810.90 × 211.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.60x = 171,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,432.37/540.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.12

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