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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.02, 811.41 and 263.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.02, 811.41 and 263.37 is: 394.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.02 : 811.41 = 263.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.02/811.41 = 263.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.02x = 811.41 × 263.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.02x = 213,695.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 213,695.68/541.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 394.99

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