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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.82, 811.33 and 175.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.82, 811.33 and 175.51 is: 263.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.82 : 811.33 = 175.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.82/811.33 = 175.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.82x = 811.33 × 175.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.82x = 142,391.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,391.59/540.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.29

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