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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.31, 812.25 and 267.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.31, 812.25 and 267.36 is: 401.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.31 : 812.25 = 267.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.31/812.25 = 267.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.31x = 812.25 × 267.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.31x = 217,161.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,161.82/541.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.18

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