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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.42, 810.73 and 266.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.42, 810.73 and 266.31 is: 399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.42 : 810.73 = 266.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.42/810.73 = 266.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.42x = 810.73 × 266.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.42x = 215,905.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,905.51/540.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.51

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