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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.26, 810.86 and 267.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.26, 810.86 and 267.03 is: 400.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.26 : 810.86 = 267.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.26/810.86 = 267.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.26x = 810.86 × 267.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.26x = 216,520.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,520.56/541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.03

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