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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.17, 810.69 and 280.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.17, 810.69 and 280.32 is: 420.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.17 : 810.69 = 280.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.17/810.69 = 280.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.17x = 810.69 × 280.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.17x = 227,252.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,252.62/540.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.71

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