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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.06, 810.39 and 266.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.06, 810.39 and 266.19 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.06 : 810.39 = 266.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.06/810.39 = 266.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.06x = 810.39 × 266.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.06x = 215,717.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,717.71/540.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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