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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.92, 810.76 and 232.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.92, 810.76 and 232.71 is: 348.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.92 : 810.76 = 232.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.92/810.76 = 232.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.92x = 810.76 × 232.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.92x = 188,671.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 188,671.96/540.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.80

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