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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.33, 811.23 and 267.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.33, 811.23 and 267.62 is: 401.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.33 : 811.23 = 267.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.33/811.23 = 267.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.33x = 811.23 × 267.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.33x = 217,101.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,101.37/541.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.05

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