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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.76, 812.16 and 267.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.76, 812.16 and 267.57 is: 401.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.76 : 812.16 = 267.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.76/812.16 = 267.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.76x = 812.16 × 267.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.76x = 217,309.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,309.65/541.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.12

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