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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.14, 810.40 and 266.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.14, 810.40 and 266.20 is: 399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.14 : 810.40 = 266.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.14/810.40 = 266.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.14x = 810.40 × 266.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.14x = 215,728.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,728.48/540.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.39

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