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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.70, 810.06 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.70, 810.06 and 297.52 is: 445.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.70 : 810.06 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.70/810.06 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.70x = 810.06 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.70x = 241,009.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,009.05/540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.74

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