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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.14, 809.19 and 265.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.14, 809.19 and 265.41 is: 397.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.14 : 809.19 = 265.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.14/809.19 = 265.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.14x = 809.19 × 265.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.14x = 214,767.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,767.12/540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 397.62

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