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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.26, 810.40 and 266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.26, 810.40 and 266.40 is: 399.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.26 : 810.40 = 266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.26/810.40 = 266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.26x = 810.40 × 266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.26x = 215,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,890.56/540.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.60

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