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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.78, 811.07 and 266.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.78, 811.07 and 266.79 is: 400.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.78 : 811.07 = 266.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.78/811.07 = 266.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.78x = 811.07 × 266.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.78x = 216,384.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,384.03/540.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.13

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