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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.32, 810.56 and 280.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.32, 810.56 and 280.24 is: 420.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.32 : 810.56 = 280.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.32/810.56 = 280.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.32x = 810.56 × 280.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.32x = 227,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,151.33/540.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.40

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