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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.83, 811.28 and 216.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.83, 811.28 and 216.02 is: 324.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.83 : 811.28 = 216.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.83/811.28 = 216.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.83x = 811.28 × 216.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.83x = 175,249.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,249.19/540.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.04

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