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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.33, 812.20 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.33, 812.20 and 267.15 is: 400.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.33 : 812.20 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.33/812.20 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.33x = 812.20 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.33x = 216,979.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,979.23/541.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.83

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