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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.08, 811.32 and 267.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.08, 811.32 and 267.00 is: 400.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.08 : 811.32 = 267.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.08/811.32 = 267.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.08x = 811.32 × 267.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.08x = 216,618.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,618.40/541.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.34

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