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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.36, 810.97 and 266.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.36, 810.97 and 266.64 is: 399.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.36 : 810.97 = 266.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.36/810.97 = 266.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.36x = 810.97 × 266.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.36x = 216,237.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,237.04/541.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.43

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