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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.35, 811.62 and 267.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.35, 811.62 and 267.27 is: 400.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.35 : 811.62 = 267.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.35/811.62 = 267.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.35x = 811.62 × 267.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.35x = 216,921.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,921.68/541.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.71

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