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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.66, 812.50 and 264.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.66, 812.50 and 264.14 is: 396.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.66 : 812.50 = 264.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.66/812.50 = 264.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.66x = 812.50 × 264.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.66x = 214,613.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 214,613.75/541.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 396.21

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