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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.91, 811.50 and 211.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.91, 811.50 and 211.87 is: 317.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.91 : 811.50 = 211.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.91/811.50 = 211.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.91x = 811.50 × 211.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.91x = 171,932.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,932.51/540.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.86

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