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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.03, 810.93 and 266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.03, 810.93 and 266.54 is: 399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.03 : 810.93 = 266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.03/810.93 = 266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.03x = 810.93 × 266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.03x = 216,143.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,143.95/541.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.51

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