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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.50, 811.49 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.50, 811.49 and 266.64 is: 400.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.50 : 811.49 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.50/811.49 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.50x = 811.49 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.50x = 216,374.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,374.36/540.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.33

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