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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.76, 811.07 and 280.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.76, 811.07 and 280.61 is: 420.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.76 : 811.07 = 280.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.76/811.07 = 280.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.76x = 811.07 × 280.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.76x = 227,594.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,594.98/540.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.88

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