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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 539.99, 810.06 and 266.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 539.99, 810.06 and 266.10 is: 399.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    539.99 : 810.06 = 266.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    539.99/810.06 = 266.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    539.99x = 810.06 × 266.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    539.99x = 215,556.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,556.97/539.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.19

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