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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.56, 812.64 and 267.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.56, 812.64 and 267.69 is: 401.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.56 : 812.64 = 267.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.56/812.64 = 267.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.56x = 812.64 × 267.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.56x = 217,535.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,535.60/541.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.68

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