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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 540.99, 810.42 and 266.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 540.99, 810.42 and 266.25 is: 398.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    540.99 : 810.42 = 266.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    540.99/810.42 = 266.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    540.99x = 810.42 × 266.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    540.99x = 215,774.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,774.33/540.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.85

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