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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.16, 811.54 and 267.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.16, 811.54 and 267.40 is: 401.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.16 : 811.54 = 267.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.16/811.54 = 267.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.16x = 811.54 × 267.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.16x = 217,005.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,005.80/541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.00

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