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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.79, 811.16 and 175.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.79, 811.16 and 175.55 is: 263.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.79 : 811.16 = 175.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.79/811.16 = 175.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.79x = 811.16 × 175.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.79x = 142,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,402.35/540.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.32

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