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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.98, 811.08 and 280.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.98, 811.08 and 280.88 is: 421.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.98 : 811.08 = 280.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.98/811.08 = 280.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.98x = 811.08 × 280.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.98x = 227,812.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,812.10/540.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.11

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