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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.22, 809.66 and 280.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.22, 809.66 and 280.07 is: 419.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.22 : 809.66 = 280.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.22/809.66 = 280.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.22x = 809.66 × 280.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.22x = 226,757.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,757.31/540.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.75

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