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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.38, 811.05 and 267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.38, 811.05 and 267.15 is: 400.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.38 : 811.05 = 267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.38/811.05 = 267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.38x = 811.05 × 267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.38x = 216,672.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,672.01/541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.22

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