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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.16, 810.16 and 266.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.16, 810.16 and 266.18 is: 399.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.16 : 810.16 = 266.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.16/810.16 = 266.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.16x = 810.16 × 266.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.16x = 215,643.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,643.67/540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.22

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