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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.95, 811.86 and 248.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.95, 811.86 and 248.77 is: 373.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.95 : 811.86 = 248.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.95/811.86 = 248.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.95x = 811.86 × 248.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.95x = 201,966.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 201,966.49/540.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.36

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