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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.39, 812.19 and 267.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.39, 812.19 and 267.41 is: 401.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.39 : 812.19 = 267.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.39/812.19 = 267.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.39x = 812.19 × 267.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.39x = 217,187.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,187.73/541.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.17

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