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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.76, 810.33 and 324.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.76, 810.33 and 324.10 is: 485.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.76 : 810.33 = 324.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.76/810.33 = 324.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.76x = 810.33 × 324.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.76x = 262,627.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 262,627.95/540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 485.66

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