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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.96, 811.62 and 252.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.96, 811.62 and 252.60 is: 378.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.96 : 811.62 = 252.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.96/811.62 = 252.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.96x = 811.62 × 252.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.96x = 205,015.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 205,015.21/540.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.98

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