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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.56, 811.08 and 284

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.56, 811.08 and 284 is: 426.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.56 : 811.08 = 284 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.56/811.08 = 284/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.56x = 811.08 × 284
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.56x = 230,346.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 230,346.72/540.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.13

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