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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540, 810.24 and 283.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540, 810.24 and 283.44 is: 425.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540 : 810.24 = 283.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540/810.24 = 283.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540x = 810.24 × 283.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540x = 229,654.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,654.43/540
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.29

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