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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.48, 810.89 and 266.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.48, 810.89 and 266.59 is: 399.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.48 : 810.89 = 266.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.48/810.89 = 266.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.48x = 810.89 × 266.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.48x = 216,175.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,175.17/540.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.97

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