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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.72, 811.48 and 266.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.72, 811.48 and 266.88 is: 400.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.72 : 811.48 = 266.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.72/811.48 = 266.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.72x = 811.48 × 266.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.72x = 216,567.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,567.78/540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.52

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