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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.45, 811.12 and 280.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.45, 811.12 and 280.53 is: 421.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.45 : 811.12 = 280.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.45/811.12 = 280.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.45x = 811.12 × 280.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.45x = 227,543.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,543.49/540.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.03

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