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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.42, 812.23 and 266.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.42, 812.23 and 266.83 is: 400.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.42 : 812.23 = 266.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.42/812.23 = 266.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.42x = 812.23 × 266.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.42x = 216,724.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,724.63/541.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.29

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