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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.92, 811.52 and 310.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.92, 811.52 and 310.07 is: 465.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.92 : 811.52 = 310.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.92/811.52 = 310.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.92x = 811.52 × 310.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.92x = 251,628.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,628.01/540.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 465.19

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