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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.87, 811.47 and 175.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.87, 811.47 and 175.68 is: 263.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.87 : 811.47 = 175.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.87/811.47 = 175.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.87x = 811.47 × 175.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.87x = 142,559.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,559.05/540.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.57

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