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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.69, 811.07 and 248.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.69, 811.07 and 248.18 is: 372.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.69 : 811.07 = 248.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.69/811.07 = 248.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.69x = 811.07 × 248.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.69x = 201,286.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,286.06/540.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.28

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