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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.71, 810.68 and 266.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.71, 810.68 and 266.63 is: 399.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.71 : 810.68 = 266.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.71/810.68 = 266.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.71x = 810.68 × 266.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.71x = 216,146.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,146.22/540.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.75

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