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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.72, 810.27 and 297.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.72, 810.27 and 297.11 is: 445.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.72 : 810.27 = 297.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.72/810.27 = 297.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.72x = 810.27 × 297.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.72x = 240,741.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 240,741.35/540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.22

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