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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.47, 810.12 and 266.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.47, 810.12 and 266.02 is: 398.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.47 : 810.12 = 266.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.47/810.12 = 266.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.47x = 810.12 × 266.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.47x = 215,508.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,508.12/540.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.74

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