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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.72, 813.02 and 268.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.72, 813.02 and 268.04 is: 402.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.72 : 813.02 = 268.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.72/813.02 = 268.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.72x = 813.02 × 268.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.72x = 217,921.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,921.88/541.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 402.28

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