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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.91, 811.24 and 211.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.91, 811.24 and 211.86 is: 317.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.91 : 811.24 = 211.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.91/811.24 = 211.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.91x = 811.24 × 211.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.91x = 171,869.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,869.31/540.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.74

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