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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.98, 811.56 and 216.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.98, 811.56 and 216.58 is: 324.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.98 : 811.56 = 216.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.98/811.56 = 216.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.98x = 811.56 × 216.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.98x = 175,767.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 175,767.66/540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.91

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