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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.33, 810.09 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.33, 810.09 and 266.64 is: 399.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.33 : 810.09 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.33/810.09 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.33x = 810.09 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.33x = 216,002.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,002.40/540.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.76

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