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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.10, 811.38 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.10, 811.38 and 267.32 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.10 : 811.38 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.10/811.38 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.10x = 811.38 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.10x = 216,898.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,898.10/541.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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