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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.16, 809.94 and 265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.16, 809.94 and 265.66 is: 398.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.16 : 809.94 = 265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.16/809.94 = 265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.16x = 809.94 × 265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.16x = 215,168.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,168.66/540.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.34

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