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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.36, 810.64 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.36, 810.64 and 266.64 is: 400.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.36 : 810.64 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.36/810.64 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.36x = 810.64 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.36x = 216,149.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,149.05/540.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.01

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