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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.12, 810.42 and 266.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.12, 810.42 and 266.22 is: 399.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.12 : 810.42 = 266.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.12/810.42 = 266.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.12x = 810.42 × 266.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.12x = 215,750.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,750.01/540.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.45

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