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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.25, 812.13 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.25, 812.13 and 267.20 is: 400.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.25 : 812.13 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.25/812.13 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.25x = 812.13 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.25x = 216,999.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,999.12/541.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.92

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