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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 541.79, 812.79 and 267.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 541.79, 812.79 and 267.20 is: 400.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    541.79 : 812.79 = 267.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    541.79/812.79 = 267.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    541.79x = 812.79 × 267.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    541.79x = 217,179.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,179.52/541.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 400.85

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