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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.84, 811 and 280.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.84, 811 and 280.98 is: 421.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.84 : 811 = 280.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.84/811 = 280.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.84x = 811 × 280.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.84x = 227,874.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,874.78/540.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.33

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