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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.26, 811.90 and 267.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.26, 811.90 and 267.70 is: 401.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.26 : 811.90 = 267.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.26/811.90 = 267.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.26x = 811.90 × 267.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.26x = 217,345.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,345.63/541.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.55

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