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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.37, 811.51 and 267.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.37, 811.51 and 267.05 is: 400.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.37 : 811.51 = 267.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.37/811.51 = 267.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.37x = 811.51 × 267.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.37x = 216,709.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,709.02/541.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.30

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