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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.30, 811.43 and 267.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.30, 811.43 and 267.26 is: 400.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.30 : 811.43 = 267.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.30/811.43 = 267.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.30x = 811.43 × 267.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.30x = 216,862.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,862.78/541.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.63

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