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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.16, 811.82 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.16, 811.82 and 267.26 is: 400.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.16 : 811.82 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.16/811.82 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.16x = 811.82 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.16x = 216,967.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,967.01/541.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.93

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