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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.28, 811.98 and 267.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.28, 811.98 and 267.14 is: 400.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.28 : 811.98 = 267.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.28/811.98 = 267.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.28x = 811.98 × 267.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.28x = 216,908.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,908.28/541.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.74

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