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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.76, 811.22 and 175.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.76, 811.22 and 175.58 is: 263.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.76 : 811.22 = 175.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.76/811.22 = 175.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.76x = 811.22 × 175.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.76x = 142,434.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,434.01/540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.40

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