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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.33, 809.73 and 266.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.33, 809.73 and 266.62 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.33 : 809.73 = 266.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.33/809.73 = 266.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.33x = 809.73 × 266.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.33x = 215,888.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,888.19/540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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