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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.04, 810.24 and 266.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.04, 810.24 and 266.14 is: 399.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.04 : 810.24 = 266.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.04/810.24 = 266.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.04x = 810.24 × 266.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.04x = 215,637.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,637.27/540.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.30

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