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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.79, 811.49 and 228.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.79, 811.49 and 228.41 is: 342.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.79 : 811.49 = 228.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.79/811.49 = 228.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.79x = 811.49 × 228.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.79x = 185,352.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 185,352.43/540.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.75

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