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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.39, 810.48 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.39, 810.48 and 266.31 is: 399.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.39 : 810.48 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.39/810.48 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.39x = 810.48 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.39x = 215,839.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,839.93/540.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.41

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