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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.38, 811.64 and 267.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.38, 811.64 and 267.32 is: 400.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.38 : 811.64 = 267.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.38/811.64 = 267.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.38x = 811.64 × 267.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.38x = 216,967.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,967.60/541.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.77

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