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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.70, 812.64 and 267.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.70, 812.64 and 267.74 is: 401.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.70 : 812.64 = 267.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.70/812.64 = 267.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.70x = 812.64 × 267.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.70x = 217,576.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,576.23/541.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.65

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