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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.95, 812.16 and 281.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.95, 812.16 and 281.16 is: 422.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.95 : 812.16 = 281.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.95/812.16 = 281.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.95x = 812.16 × 281.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.95x = 228,346.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,346.91/540.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 422.12

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