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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.71, 813.02 and 267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.71, 813.02 and 267.89 is: 402.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.71 : 813.02 = 267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.71/813.02 = 267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.71x = 813.02 × 267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.71x = 217,794.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,794.52/541.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.05

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