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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.38, 809.40 and 283.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.38, 809.40 and 283.34 is: 424.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.38 : 809.40 = 283.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.38/809.40 = 283.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.38x = 809.40 × 283.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.38x = 229,335.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 229,335.40/540.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.40

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