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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.92, 811.50 and 297.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.92, 811.50 and 297.32 is: 446.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.92 : 811.50 = 297.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.92/811.50 = 297.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.92x = 811.50 × 297.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.92x = 241,275.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 241,275.18/540.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.05

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