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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.86, 810.68 and 266.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.86, 810.68 and 266.57 is: 399.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.86 : 810.68 = 266.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.86/810.68 = 266.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.86x = 810.68 × 266.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.86x = 216,100.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,100.62/540.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.55

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