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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.12, 812 and 267.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.12, 812 and 267.24 is: 401.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.12 : 812 = 267.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.12/812 = 267.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.12x = 812 × 267.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.12x = 216,998.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,998.88/541.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.02

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