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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.22, 810.72 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.22, 810.72 and 267.57 is: 400.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.22 : 810.72 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.22/810.72 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.22x = 810.72 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.22x = 216,924.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,924.35/541.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.81

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