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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.70, 810.84 and 296.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.70, 810.84 and 296.89 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.70 : 810.84 = 296.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.70/810.84 = 296.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.70x = 810.84 × 296.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.70x = 240,730.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,730.29/540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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