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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.03, 809.76 and 279.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.03, 809.76 and 279.90 is: 419.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.03 : 809.76 = 279.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.03/809.76 = 279.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.03x = 809.76 × 279.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.03x = 226,651.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,651.82/540.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.70

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