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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.70, 811.32 and 267.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.70, 811.32 and 267.28 is: 401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.70 : 811.32 = 267.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.70/811.32 = 267.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.70x = 811.32 × 267.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.70x = 216,849.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,849.61/540.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.05

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