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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.64, 811.72 and 277.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.64, 811.72 and 277.28 is: 416.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.64 : 811.72 = 277.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.64/811.72 = 277.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.64x = 811.72 × 277.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.64x = 225,073.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 225,073.72/540.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.31

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