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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.76, 810.96 and 297.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.76, 810.96 and 297.40 is: 446.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.76 : 810.96 = 297.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.76/810.96 = 297.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.76x = 810.96 × 297.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.76x = 241,179.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,179.50/540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.00

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