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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.72, 811.52 and 267.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.72, 811.52 and 267.04 is: 400.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.72 : 811.52 = 267.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.72/811.52 = 267.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.72x = 811.52 × 267.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.72x = 216,708.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,708.30/540.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.78

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