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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.47, 810.33 and 280.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.47, 810.33 and 280.36 is: 420.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.47 : 810.33 = 280.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.47/810.33 = 280.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.47x = 810.33 × 280.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.47x = 227,184.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,184.12/540.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.35

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