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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.21, 809.93 and 266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.21, 809.93 and 266.24 is: 399.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.21 : 809.93 = 266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.21/809.93 = 266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.21x = 809.93 × 266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.21x = 215,635.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,635.76/540.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.17

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