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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.67, 810.39 and 251.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.67, 810.39 and 251.50 is: 376.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.67 : 810.39 = 251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.67/810.39 = 251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.67x = 810.39 × 251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.67x = 203,813.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 203,813.09/540.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 376.96

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