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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.80, 811.26 and 266.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.80, 811.26 and 266.90 is: 400.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.80 : 811.26 = 266.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.80/811.26 = 266.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.80x = 811.26 × 266.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.80x = 216,525.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,525.29/540.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.38

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