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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.64, 810.61 and 211.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.64, 810.61 and 211.58 is: 317.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.64 : 810.61 = 211.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.64/810.61 = 211.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.64x = 810.61 × 211.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.64x = 171,504.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,504.28/540.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.23

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