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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.70, 811.05 and 346.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.70, 811.05 and 346.30 is: 519.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.70 : 811.05 = 346.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.70/811.05 = 346.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.70x = 811.05 × 346.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.70x = 280,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,866.62/540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 519.45

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