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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.92, 810 and 279.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.92, 810 and 279.96 is: 419.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.92 : 810 = 279.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.92/810 = 279.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.92x = 810 × 279.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.92x = 226,767.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 226,767.60/540.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.23

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