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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.87, 811.41 and 216.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.87, 811.41 and 216.27 is: 324.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.87 : 811.41 = 216.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.87/811.41 = 216.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.87x = 811.41 × 216.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.87x = 175,483.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,483.64/540.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.45

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