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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.70, 810.38 and 309.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.70, 810.38 and 309.78 is: 464.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.70 : 810.38 = 309.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.70/810.38 = 309.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.70x = 810.38 × 309.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.70x = 251,039.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,039.52/540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 464.29

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