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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.55, 811.05 and 266.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.55, 811.05 and 266.76 is: 399.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.55 : 811.05 = 266.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.55/811.05 = 266.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.55x = 811.05 × 266.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.55x = 216,352.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 216,352.31/541.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 399.51

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