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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.88, 810.96 and 297.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.88, 810.96 and 297.52 is: 446.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.88 : 810.96 = 297.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.88/810.96 = 297.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.88x = 810.96 × 297.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.88x = 241,276.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,276.82/540.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.08

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