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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.44, 810.64 and 266.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.44, 810.64 and 266.44 is: 399.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.44 : 810.64 = 266.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.44/810.64 = 266.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.44x = 810.64 × 266.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.44x = 215,986.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,986.92/540.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.65

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