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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.79, 811.09 and 345.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.79, 811.09 and 345.21 is: 517.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.79 : 811.09 = 345.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.79/811.09 = 345.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.79x = 811.09 × 345.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.79x = 279,996.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 279,996.38/540.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 517.75

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