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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.36, 811.04 and 266.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.36, 811.04 and 266.58 is: 400.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.36 : 811.04 = 266.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.36/811.04 = 266.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.36x = 811.04 × 266.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.36x = 216,205.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,205.71/540.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.11

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