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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.82, 810.49 and 247.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.82, 810.49 and 247.61 is: 371.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.82 : 810.49 = 247.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.82/810.49 = 247.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.82x = 810.49 × 247.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.82x = 200,685.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 200,685.43/540.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.08

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