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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.25, 811.83 and 267.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.25, 811.83 and 267.25 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.25 : 811.83 = 267.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.25/811.83 = 267.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.25x = 811.83 × 267.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.25x = 216,961.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,961.57/541.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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