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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.65, 811.87 and 267.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.65, 811.87 and 267.93 is: 401.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.65 : 811.87 = 267.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.65/811.87 = 267.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.65x = 811.87 × 267.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.65x = 217,523.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,523.66/541.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.59

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