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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.67, 810.73 and 266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.67, 810.73 and 266.35 is: 399.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.67 : 810.73 = 266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.67/810.73 = 266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.67x = 810.73 × 266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.67x = 215,937.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,937.94/540.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.39

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